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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Bicycle rear hub

Номер: US20130049445A1
Автор: Satoshi Kitamura
Принадлежит: Shimano Inc

A bicycle rear hub includes a hub spindle, a drive part, a hub shell, at least one first opposed part, at least one second opposed part and a driving force measuring part. The drive part is rotatably supported on the hub spindle, and configured to receive a driving-force-input member. The hub shell is rotatably supported on the hub spindle and operatively coupled to the drive part for rotation by the drive part on the hub spindle. The at least one first opposed part is coupled to the drive part. The at least one second opposed part is coupled to the hub shell and being disposed oppose to the first opposed part with a gap therebetween. The driving force measuring part includes at least one sensor arranged to measure at least one of the gap between the first and second opposed parts and a displacement of the gap.

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Номер записи: 1
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Bicycle rear hub

Номер: US20130049447A1
Автор: Satoshi Kitamura
Принадлежит: Shimano Inc

A bicycle rear hub includes a hub spindle, a drive part, a hub shell and a driving force measuring part. The drive part is rotatably supported on the hub spindle, and configured to receive a driving-force-input member. The drive part includes a coupling part having a liquid storage area filled with a liquid. The hub shell is rotatably supported on the hub spindle and operatively coupled to the coupling part of the drive part for rotation by the drive part on the hub spindle. The driving force measuring part includes a liquid pressure sensor that detects pressure of the liquid in the liquid storage area of the coupling part of the drive part.

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Номер записи: 2
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Rolling bearing unit with encoder for supporting wheel

Номер: US20130209016A1
Автор: Jyunya Inohae, Masato Nagano, Yoshio Kaneko
Принадлежит: NSK LTD

Construction is achieved that is able to prevent strain deformation in the axial direction of a flat plate section 21 of a cover 19 a when a cylinder section 20 of the cover 19 a, which covers the opening on the inside end in the axial direction of an internal space where an encoder 1 is located, is fitted into and fastened to the inside end section in the axial direction of an outer ring 7. A non-contact section 26 a is formed all the way around the inside end section in the axial direction of the cylinder section 20 such that the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring, and the dimension L 26 in the axial direction is two times or more the thickness dimension t 19 of a plate member of the cover 19 a. With the cover 19 a fitted into the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring 7, only the portion of the cylinder section 20 that is nearer the outside in the axial direction than the non-contact section 26 a is substantially fitted into the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring 7 with an interference fit.

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Номер записи: 3
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus Provided With A Rotational Speed Detecting Apparatus

Номер: US20130249273A1
Автор: Norimatsu Takayuki
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A wheel bearing apparatus has a cup-shaped cap that is coated by a preserving film and mounted on an outer member. The cap is press-formed from non-magnetic steel sheet. The cap has a cylindrical fitting portion, a disk portion and a bottom portion. The cylindrical fitting portion is press-fit into the inner circumference of the inner-side end of the outer member. The disk portion extends radially inward from the fitting portion and opposes a pulser ring, via a small axial gap. The bottom portion extends from the disk portion, via a bent portion, to cover the inner-side end of the inner member. The rotational speed sensor is arranged opposite the pulser ring, via the disk portion of the cap, where the rotational speed sensor is closely arranged to the pulser ring. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus with a rotational speed detecting apparatus comprising:an outer member integrally formed with a body mounting flange on its outer circumference, the body mounting flange is to be mounted on a knuckle, outer member inner circumference includes double row outer raceway surfaces;an inner member includes a wheel hub and at least one inner ring, the wheel hub is integrally formed, on its one end, with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring is press-fit onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the inner member is formed with double row inner raceway surface on its outer circumference, the double row inner raceway surfaces oppose the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are contained between the inner raceway surfaces and outer raceway surfaces of the inner member and outer member;a pulser ring is adapted to be fit onto the outer circumference of the inner ring, the pulser ring has a magnetic characteristics alternately and equidistantly varying along its circumferential direction;a cup-shaped sensor cap is press-formed from steel sheet and fit onto the inner-side end of the outer ...

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Номер записи: 4
24-10-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR-CARRIER CAP FOR A BEARING OF A WHEEL HUB

Номер: US20130278046A1
Автор: Ciulla Luca, Finetti William, Weber Philippe
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A sensor-carrier cap for a bearing of a wheel hub, the cap being made of plastic material and having a bottom wall arranged transversely to a central axis and providing a seat for accommodating a sensor, a cylindrical mounting wall extending axially from one side of the bottom wall around the axis; snap locking means projecting in a radially outer direction from the cylindrical wall, for locking the sensor-carrier cap on a tubular appendage of a wheel hub-bearing. 1. A sensor-carrier cap for a bearing of a wheel hub , the cap being made of plastic material and comprising:a bottom wall arranged transversely to a central axis (A) and providing a seat for accommodating a rotational speed detecting sensor,a cylindrical mounting wall extending axially from one side of the bottom wall around said axis (A), andsnap locking means projecting in a radially outer direction from the cylindrical wall, for locking the sensor-carrier cap on a tubular appendage of a wheel hub bearing.2. The cap according to claim 1 , further comprising an annular peripheral projection claim 1 , which projects radially outwardly from the cylindrical wall and provides a radially extending shoulder surface on the side of the cylindrical wall claim 1 , whereinthe snap locking means includes a step formed on a radially outer surface of the cylindrical wall at a position axially spaced from the shoulder surface.3. The cap according to claim 2 , wherein the step is formed by three portions of the radially outer surface:a first cylindrical portion, which extends axially from the shoulder surface;a second portion, which is axially spaced from the shoulder surface and provides a relief projecting in a radially outer direction with respect to the cylindrical surface portion; anda third connection portion which extends between the relief and the first cylindrical portion.4. The cap according to claim 3 , wherein the third connection portion includes a surface portion tapering from the relief towards the first ...

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Номер записи: 5
05-01-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART, BEARING DEVICE INCLUDING THE PROTECTIVE COVER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART

Номер: US20170001471A1
Автор: FUKUDA Osamu, NARAZAKI Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a protective cover having a reliable sensor holder part that prevents reduction in air tightness and strength of a division wall between a magnetic sensor and a magnetic encoder. 1: A protective cover having a sensor holder part in a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing having a rolling element rolling between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing , fixed to the inner ring , and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in an circumferential direction; and a magnetic sensor that is opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect rotation of the magnetic encoder , whereinthe protective cover is a cup-shaped protective cover that is press-fitted into the outer ring to seal the one axial end portion of the bearing, and has the sensor holder part holding the magnetic sensor and a division wall that is thinner than the other part to divide the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor,out of a cylindrical member and a disc-shaped member forming the cup shape, at least the disc-shaped member is a molded article formed by injection molding, andthe disc-shaped member has a thick part as a flow path for preferentially charging a molten resin into a thin part for forming the division wall in a cavity of a molding die for use in the injection molding between a position corresponding to a gate of the molding die and the division wall.2: A protective cover having a sensor holder part in a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing having a rolling element rolling between the inner ring track surface ...

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Номер записи: 6
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Bearing cap having sensor unit, and rolling bearing unit

Номер: US20180003238A1
Автор: Akinobu TAKAYAMA, Hiroaki Ishikawa, Yukihisa TAKAYAMA
Принадлежит: NSK LTD

A holder support part, into which a holder main body part constituting a sensor holder is fitted, is provided to an upper position of two vertically adjacent positions of an axially inboard-side surface of a bottom plate part so as to project. A nut holding part, which holds a nut, into which is threaded a bolt for joining a sensor holder, is provided to a lower position of the two vertically adjacent positions. The holder support part and the nut holding part are apart from each other. The holder support part is configured as a notched cylinder shape having a discontinuous part at a lower part. An upper surface of the nut holding part is configured as a convex curved surface of which a part facing the discontinuous part is positioned at the uppermost part.

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Номер записи: 7
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ROLLING-RIVETED WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT WITH A STEPPED INNER RING

Номер: US20170008339A1
Автор: Bauer Tobias, Eichelmann Frank, Heiss Ralf, Kaiser Andreas, Lang Jonas, LANGER Roland, Reuter Markus
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

The invention relates to a wheel bearing arrangement of a vehicle axle, including a wheel bearing, which contains at least two rolling element rows, for supporting a wheel hub which can be driven by a drive element. The rolling elements of the wheel bearing are guided in races of a stationary outer ring, the rotating wheel hub, and a separate inner ring which is allocated to the wheel hub. In the assembled state, the wheel hub of the wheel bearing arrangement and the drive element are operatively connected via gearing. The inner ring has a radially stepped inner contour, said inner contour having two diameters which differ from one another, and are received in a complementarily designed receiving area of the wheel hub. The position of the inner ring is fixed on the end face by a rolling riveted collar of the wheel hub. 1. A wheel bearing arrangement of a vehicle axle , comprising a wheel bearing that includes at least two rolling element rows having rolling elements for supporting a wheel hub that is driven by a drive element or a wheel hub that is not driven , the rolling elements of the wheel bearing are guided in raceways of a stationary outer ring and a rotating wheel hub and a separate inner ring allocated to the wheel hub , and the drive element is in an active connection with the wheel hub by gearing , the inner ring has a radially stepped inner contour that has two inner diameters (D , D) that deviate from each other and fit in a complementarily shaped receptacle of the wheel hub and is further fixed in position on an end side by a rolling riveted collar of the wheel hub.2. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ring is installed in an installed state with a smallest inner diameter (D) oriented toward the rolling-riveted collar.3. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ring forms a projection overlapping and axially extending the rolling-riveted collar and interacting with a seal.4. The wheel ...

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Номер записи: 8
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

Номер: US20160009128A1
Автор: Wakatsuki Atsushi
Принадлежит:

A wheel bearing apparatus has an outer member, an inner member and double row rolling elements contained between the outer member and the inner member. A first cap is press-fit into an inboard-side opening of the outer member. The first cap has a cylindrical fitting portion press-fit into an inside fitting surface of the outer member. A bottom portion extends radially inward from the fitting portion to cover the inboard-side end of the inner member. An elastic member is integrally adhered onto an inboard-side outer circumference of the fitting portion of the first cap. The elastic member projects radially outward beyond the outer diameter of the fitting portion. A retracted surface is formed on an inboard-side from the inside fitting surface, via a step portion. The retracted surface has a larger diameter than that of the inside fitting surface. The elastic member press-contacts against the retracted surface while being elastically deformed. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member integrally formed with a body mounting flange on its outer circumference, the body mounting flange is to be mounted on a body of a vehicle, the outer member inner circumference including double row outer raceway surfaces;an inner member including a wheel hub and at least one inner ring, the wheel hub is integrally formed, on its one end, with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring is press-fit onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the inner member outer circumference includes double row inner raceway surfaces opposing the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are contained between the outer raceway surfaces and inner raceway surfaces, respectively, of the outer member and the inner member;a seal mounted is in an outboard-side annular opening formed between the outer member and the inner member; anda first cap press-fit into an inboard-side opening of the outer member, the ...

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Номер записи: 9
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Brake conditioning

Номер: US20170009835A1
Автор: Alastair Booker, Ananda Haputhanthirige, Steve Cornforth
Принадлежит: Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

A wheel carrier assembly ( 104 ) for a vehicle ( 110 ) is clamped on a frame ( 14 ) and a carbon composite brake disc 41 of the assembly is bedded by pneumatically applying the brake pads to the brake disc so as to heat the disc in cycles, the wheel carrier assembly then being removed from the frame and fitted to the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 10
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE, DUAL PURPOSE WHEEL SPEED HARNESS AND BREATHER LINE

Номер: US20200009906A1
Автор: Lauer Trenton Wayne, McDaniel Quintin Wayne, Rottman Joseph Lee
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A method for attaching a clamping assembly to the frame of a machine includes attaching a sensor assembly to the spindle of a machine such that a wire harness extends through the internal cavity of the spindle and out from the spindle, fishing the wire harness through a breather line, and attaching the wiring harness to the chassis of a machine. 1. A wire harness and breather line subassembly comprising:an annular flexible hose defining a longitudinal axis, a first axial end, a second axial end, and an aperture extending completely along the longitudinal axis from the first axial end to the second axial end; anda wiring harness disposed in the annular flexible hose positioned at least partially adjacent the longitudinal axis, defining at least partially an annular channel between the annular flexible hose and the wiring harness;wherein the wiring harness includes wiring disposed in the wiring harness.2. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of wherein the annular flexible hose comprises a rubber material.3. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of wherein the annular flexible hose has a hardness measured on a Shore A scale with a durometer equal to 75+/−10 points.4. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of further comprising a breather cap that is in fluid communication with the annular channel.5. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of wherein the wiring harness and the wiring disposed in the wiring harness extends longitudinally past the first axial end of the annular flexible hose and past the second axial end of the annular flexible hose.6. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of further comprising a first connector attached to the first axial end of the annular flexible hose.7. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of further comprising a second connector attached to the second axial end of the annular flexible hose.8. The wire harness and breather line subassembly of wherein the first connector and the ...

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Номер записи: 11
15-01-2015 дата публикации

CASSETTE SEAL, PARTICULARLY FOR A WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150014935A1
Автор: Haepp Alexander, Walter Wilhelm
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

A cassette seal includes a first and a second ring, wherein the axial sections and the radial sections of the first and second ring are aligned approximately parallel to one another, forming an interior in which a sealing arrangement arranged on the first ring engages in the direction of the second ring and a gap is formed between the radial section of the first ring and the axial section of the second ring. A fixed additional element extends on the side of the axial section of the second ring facing away from the interior, and the rises in the direction of the radial section of the first ring above the axial section of the second ring with a protrusion. The protrusion has a downward slope in the direction of the second ring, to form the gap. 114-. (canceled)15. A cassette seal comprising:a first ring and a second ring having an L-shaped cross section, axial sections and radial sections of the first and second rings being aligned parallel to each other to form an inner chamber;a sealing arrangement situated on the first ring engaging in the direction of the second ring, and a gap provided between the radial section of the first ring and the axial section of the second ring;an encoder extending on the side of the axial section of the second ring facing away from the inner chamber, the encoder extending over the axial section of the second ring in the direction of the radial section of the first ring and in an extending area having a downward slant in the direction of the second ring, the slant forming the gap with the radial section of the first ring.16. The cassette seal as recited in wherein the encoder has a ring design claim 15 , the encoder being wider than the axial section of the second ring.17. The cassette seal as recited in wherein the slant of the encoder projects into the inner chamber.18. The cassette seal as recited in wherein the slant of the encoder ends with a side of the axial section of the second ring facing away from the inner chamber claim 15 , ...

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Номер записи: 12
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Wheel speed sensor having multiple sensing units and wheel bearing comprising same

Номер: US20220043018A1
Автор: Chan Goo JEON, Jae Wan LIM, Young Tae Kim
Принадлежит: Iljin Global Co Ltd

A wheel speed sensor mounted on a wheel bearing to detect a rotational speed of a wheel is provided. The wheel speed sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a housing having a sensing module provided therein; a first sensing module configured to detect a rotational speed of the wheel and to output a first detection signal to an outside; and a second sensing module configured to detect a rotational speed of the wheel independently of the first sensing module and to output a second detection signal to the outside. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first sensing module may comprise a first sensing part configured to detect a rotational speed of the wheel, and the second sensing module may comprise a second sensing part configured to detect a rotational speed of the wheel.

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Номер записи: 13
24-01-2019 дата публикации

ROTATION DETECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20190025337A1
Автор: HARADA Yasuhiro, Tsuge Hiroyuki
Принадлежит:

A rotation detection apparatus includes a plurality of detection elements each outputting a signal responding to a change in magnetic flux caused by a rotation of a rotor, and a sensor body including the plurality of detection elements. The plurality of detection elements output signals having mutually different phases with respect to peaks of waveforms corresponding to respective output signals. 1. A rotation detection apparatus comprising:a plurality of detection elements each outputting a signal responding to a change in magnetic flux caused by rotation of a rotor; anda sensor body including the plurality of detection elements, wherein:the plurality of detection elements output signals having mutually different phases with respect to peaks of waveforms corresponding to respective output signals.2. The rotation detection apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotor serves as a magnetizing rotor provided with a multipolar magnet formed in a circular shape in which magnets are magnetized with N poles and S poles alternating in a circumferential direction of which the center is defined as a rotational axis of the rotor;two detection elements are provided each having a detection portion;when one detection portion of the detection element is located at a boundary portion between the N pole and the S pole, the other detection portion of the detection element is located at a portion different from the boundary portion, when viewed in a rotational axis direction.3. The rotation detection apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinwhen each number of N poles and S poles is defined as n (n≥1), a position of the one detection portion on a circumference of a circle of which the center is the rotational axis is defined as 0 degree, and a round of the circumference is defined as 360 degrees, the other detection portion is disposed at a position of 180/n·m+90/n degrees, where 0≤m<2n.4. The rotation detection apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the other detection portion ...

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Номер записи: 14
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Wheel speed detecting device, and ring to be detected

Номер: US20180031595A1
Автор: Kei Fukuyama, Keita MIKURA, Mafumi Yasuhara, Takayuki Konishi
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A pulsar ring which is a detection target ring includes an annular base wall having pickup holes and a plurality of ring attachment portions protruding from an outer peripheral edge portion of the base wall and being fixed, together with a disc attachment portion of a brake disc, to a wheel of a vehicle wheel assembly. Regions corresponding to positions between adjacent ring attachment portions in an inner peripheral edge portion of the base wall are bent to form reinforcing ribs.

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Номер записи: 15
08-02-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED VEHICLE WHEEL SYSTEM OF MODULAR DESIGN

Номер: US20180037056A1
Автор: Bach Uwe, Hoffmann Jens, Jungbecker Johann, Linhoff Paul, Metzen Hans-Peter, Semsch Martin
Принадлежит: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG

A vehicle wheel system for motor vehicles includes a central wheel disc having an attachment flange for arrangement on a chassis component, and having a brake rotor which is provided coaxially with respect to a central rotational axis Ax and whose external circumference is secured to the wheel disc but is otherwise freely oriented in the radially inward direction. An aspect is a vehicle wheel system which is of lightweight construction and easy to maintain. The aspect is based on the brake rotor being secured in an exchangeable fashion by a plurality of support sections at its outer circumference with a detachable attachment and, for the purpose of conducting away heat, is secured in a thermally conductive fashion to a plurality of abutment sections on the circumference of the wheel disc, with the result that overall a modular design (MAB) is obtained. 1. A vehicle wheel system for motor vehicles comprising a central wheel disk having an attachment flange for arrangement on a chassis component and having an integrated brake rotor which is provided coaxially with respect to a central rotational axis Ax , and whose outer circumference is secured to the wheel disk and is otherwise freely oriented in the radially inward direction , wherein the brake rotor is secured in an exchangeable fashion by a plurality of support sections on its outer circumference with detachable attachment means and , for the purpose of conducting away heat , is secured in a thermally conductive fashion to a plurality of abutment sections on the circumference of the wheel disk.2. The vehicle wheel system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the brake rotor is configured with the support sections in a circular and planar manner claim 1 , such that the support sections are designed as projections which are shaped radially outwardly on the circumference and which comprise through-bores for receiving components of the attachment means.3. The vehicle wheel system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 16
06-02-2020 дата публикации

FLANGED WHEEL HUB BEARING PROVIDED WITH A SENSOR

Номер: US20200039289A1
Автор: G. Deepak, H J Pradeep, Morello Fausto
Принадлежит:

A wheel hub bearing for motor vehicles including a rotatable hub provided with a flange for the engagement of the hub to a wheel of a vehicle and provided with a radially outer free portion and a bearing unit provided with a radially outer ring for the engagement of the wheel hub bearing to a knuckle of the vehicle and a radially inner rotatable ring angularly connected to the hub. Furthermore, the wheel hub bearing has a device for detecting a vehicle parameter and provided with an encoder and a sensor in communication with the encoder. The encoder is ridgidly coupled to the radially outer free portion of the flange to jointly rotate with the hub. 1. A wheel hub bearing for motor vehicles , the wheel hub bearing comprising:a rotatable hub provided with a flange for the engagement of the hub to a wheel of a vehicle, a radially outer free portion, and a bearing unit having a radially outer ring for the engagement of the wheel hub bearing to a knuckle of the vehicle and a radially inner rotatable ring angularly connected to the hub, anda device for detecting a vehicle parameter being provided, the device including an encoder and a sensor, the sensor being in communication with the encoder, whereinthe encoder is rigidly coupled to the radially outer free portion of the flange to jointly rotate with the hub.2. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the encoder is mounted on the radially outer lateral surface of a protecting cap rigidly coupled to the flange claim 1 , so that the cap rotates with the same rotational speed of the hub.3. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the device for detecting a vehicle parameter detects a rotational speed with a speed sensor.4. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 3 , wherein the value of a nominal reading diameter (D) of the speed sensor ranges between 130 mm to 150 mm.5. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 4 , wherein a number of poles pairs with inverse polarity accommodated on the encoder ...

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Номер записи: 17
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Wheel Hub Assembly for a Vehicle Wheel and Pole Ring of an ABS Sensor

Номер: US20170043618A1
Автор: Iliev Rossen, Siebel Reiner, Wasserfuhr Wilfried
Принадлежит: BPW Bergische Achsen KG

In order to provide solutions for soiling problems and corrosion problems in the area between a pole ring () and the hub interior, arranged behind it, of a wheel hub assembly having a wheel hub () which ends inside the vehicle in a hub section () whose internal circumference () defines an opening () for the central passage of the stub axle () and on which a fastening device () of a pole ring () of an ABS sensor is mounted, wherein a pulse generator section () which is embodied in one piece with the fastening section () is a component of the pole ring (), which pulse generator section () extends from the fastening section () to the wheel hub axis (A) and is provided with openings (L) distributed uniformly in the circumferential direction; in a first embodiment the pole ring () extends with its pulse generator section () towards the wheel hub axis (A) to such an extent that the opening () between the wheel hub () and stub axle () is for the most part covered towards the interior of the hub. In a second embodiment, at least some of the openings or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) which is necessary for sensing. Furthermore, it is proposed with respect to the pole ring () that some of the openings (L) or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) of other openings () or slots. 124.-. (canceled)25165015556424141434242444441435516. A wheel-hub assembly for a vehicle wheel , with a wheel hub () which is arranged so as to be capable of rotating on a torsion-resistant steering knuckle () via a hub bearing assembly and which terminates inside the vehicle in a hub neck () , the inner periphery () of which defines an opening () for the central passage of the steering knuckle () , and on which an attachment portion () of a pole ring () of an ABS sensor is mounted , wherein a component of the pole ring () is a pulse-generator portion () integrally formed with the attachment portion () , ...

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Номер записи: 18
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Wheel bearing unit

Номер: US20170043619A1
Автор: Andreas Kaiser, Florian Königer, Frank EICHELMANN, Jonas Lang, Markus Reuter, Ralf Heiss
Принадлежит: Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG

Wheel bearing unit with a wheel hub, wherein the wheel hub has an integrally formed wheel flange on one end thereof and an inner ring that is rotatable together with the wheel hub, wherein the inner ring is fastened on the wheel hub through the use of a rolling rivet connection in order to pre-tension a row of rolling elements in relation to an outer ring, and with an encoder provided on the inner ring and extending radially towards the outer ring, and with a protective cover fixed on the outer ring in order to close and seal annular openings formed between the outer ring and the wheel hub, and wherein a cylindrical section of the protective cover is pressed in and wherein a bottom section extends inwardly from the cylindrical section in a radial direction in order to cover an inner-side end of the wheel hub, wherein the cylindrical section is joined with a substance bond to the outer ring and wherein the substance-bond connection is produced through the use of a hardening fluid and wherein the fluid is held in a filling reservoir provided between the cylindrical section and the outer ring.

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Номер записи: 19
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Sensorised Wheel Hub Unit for Vehicles, Associated System and Method for Detecting Final Loads on Wheels

Номер: US20220063329A1
Автор: Baliva Simone, Cambiano Marco, Ferrero Alessandro, Garrone Alessandro
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Sensorised wheel hub unit and a method for detecting, in real time, forces and moments applied to an outer ring of the wheel hub unit in which piezoresistive ceramic plates are made of one piece with welded metal plates housed within respective recesses formed in an outer surface of the outer ring over respective races for rolling elements in such a way that there is a gap between the plates and a base wall of each recess; in which the temperature of the outer ring and the amplitude and frequency of first electrical signals (S) associated with the sensors relating to the same race are analysed to determine a frequency value equal to the frequency of the first signal having the maximum amplitude and as many amplitude values (D-Dn) as there are sensors associated with that race and each equal to the maximum amplitude of the first signal from each sensor, corrected according to the temperature. 1. A sensorised wheel hub unit comprising:a rolling bearing bounded radially by an outer surface and provided radially on the inside with at least one annular race for rolling elements, the rolling bearing including an outer ring;a plurality of zones of elastic deformation defined by a respective plurality of angularly spaced longitudinal recesses axially formed on the outer surface of the outer ring, wherein each recess extends over a circumferential length of the at least one annular race;a first annular step formed peripherally within at least one of the angularly spaced longitudinal recesses, the first annular step formed in a position immediately adjacent to the perimeter (P) along the whole perimeter (P);at least one metal plate located transversely within the at least one of the angularly spaced longitudinal recesses, the at least one metal plate aligned in a circumferential direction to the at least one annular race, wherein circumferentially opposite extremities of the at least one metal plate being welded to opposite lateral sides of the first step;a hollow formed ...

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Номер записи: 20
26-02-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING HAVING A SENSOR HOLDER

Номер: US20150055903A1
Автор: KOENIGER Florian, MOCK Christian, Schumacher Kay
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

A wheel bearing having a sensor holder () to hold a sensor that detects the rotational movement of a wheel, including: 110-. (canceled)11. A wheel bearing having a sensor holder to hold a sensor detecting a rotational movement of a wheel , the wheel bearing comprising:a rotating inner race onto which a wheel of the motor vehicle can be mounted,a stationary outer race attached to a motor vehicle,an encoder associated with the rotating inner race, anda cover arranged on the stationary outer race, the sensor holder formed by a recess provided in the cover arranged opposite from the encoder, the recess being closed on the side facing the encoder by a partition permeable to a magnetic alternating field between the encoder and the sensor.12. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the partition is made of a metallic claim 11 , non-ferromagnetic material.13. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the cover and the partition are made of plastic in one single piece.14. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the cover is made of plastic and rendered dimensionally stable by a reinforcing part stronger than the plastic.15. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the cover is attached to the outer race of the wheel bearing via the reinforcing part.16. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the reinforcing part has a ring section extending beyond or into the edge of the cover and with which the cover is in contact with an annular-cylindrical extension of the outer race.17. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the reinforcing part is a thin-walled claim 14 , shaped metal part.18. The wheel bearing as recited in wherein the shaped metal part has at least one cylindrical ring section and the shaped metal part forms a folded-over section projecting radially outwards or inwards in the ring section claim 17 , and the shaped metal part is encapsulated by injection molding claim 17 , together with the plastic that forms the cover claim 17 , in the area of the folded-over section.19 ...

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Номер записи: 21
10-03-2022 дата публикации

WHEEL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220072952A1
Автор: AKNIN Amit
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A wheel drive assembly for transferring propelling torque from a source shaft to a wheel, the source shaft receiving torque from a motion actuator. The wheel drive assembly includes a wheel-hub, adapted to have the wheel mounted thereon, the wheel-hub being arranged about a longitudinal axis, which is adapted to coincide with a rotation axis of the wheel. The wheel drive assembly further includes a drive axle and a constant velocity (CV) joint mounted onto an outer end of the drive axle. The CV joint connects the drive axle to the wheel-hub. An outermost surface of the CV joint is disposed outwardly of an outermost surface of the wheel hub, along the longitudinal axis of the wheel-hub. 1. A wheel drive assembly for transferring propelling torque from a source shaft to a wheel , the source shaft receiving torque from a motion actuator , the wheel drive assembly comprising:a) a wheel-hub, adapted to have the wheel mounted thereon, the wheel-hub being arranged about a longitudinal axis, which is adapted to coincide with a rotation axis of the wheel;b) a drive axle; and 'wherein an outermost surface of the CV joint is disposed outwardly of an outermost surface of the wheel hub, along the longitudinal axis of the wheel-hub.', 'c) a constant velocity (CV) joint mounted onto an outer end of the drive axle, the CV joint connecting the drive axle to the wheel-hub,'}2. The wheel drive assembly of claim 1 , wherein the CV joint comprises a housing and a cage accommodated within the housing.3. The wheel drive assembly of claim 2 , wherein the wheel-hub includes a seat at an outer side thereof claim 2 , and wherein the housing engages the seat.4. The wheel drive assembly of claim 2 , wherein the housing engages the wheel-hub from an outer side of the wheel-hub.5. The wheel drive assembly of claim 2 , wherein the housing is separable from the wheel hub.6. The wheel drive assembly of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in use of the CV joint claim 2 , bearings of the CV joint are adapted ...

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Номер записи: 22
03-03-2016 дата публикации

ROLLING BEARING, IN PARTICULAR VEHICLE HUB BEARING UNIT, HAVING A SEALING COVER

Номер: US20160059626A1
Автор: Gemello Marco, MAGLI Giampaolo, WU Zhengjiang
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A rolling bearing constituting a vehicle hub bearing unit, including an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the inner and outer rings, and a cover driven with axial and radial interference on a first end of the outer ring, which it fluid-tightly closes; wherein the cover is formed by a plastic made body, made of a synthetic plastic material, and by a cylindrical metal sleeve co-molded with the plastic made body; between the cover and the outer ring there being arranged an annular sealing element housed with axial clearance in a seat of the outer ring made at least in part on the radially inner surface of the outer ring; a sealant being arranged between the metal sleeve and the plastic body. 1. A rolling bearing , in particular a vehicle hub bearing unit , comprising:an outer ring, stationary in use;an inner ring, rotating in use about a common symmetry axis of the inner ring and the outer ring;a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the inner and outer rings; anda sensor bearing element, preferably in the shape of a closing and sealing cover, which fluid-tightly closes a first open annular end of the outer ring,wherein the sensor bearing element is mounted integral with the outer ring, driven in axial abutment and radial interference on the first end of the outer ring, and being formed by a plastic made body, made of a synthetic plastic material, and by a cylindrical metal sleeve, co-molded with the plastic made body, which metal sleeve defines at least one radially outer, radial coupling lateral surface of the sensor bearing element with a radially inner lateral surface of the outer ring; a first passage of possible leakage of fluid along the radially inner, radial coupling lateral surface of the outer ring and the radially outer, radial coupling lateral surface of the sensor bearing element, and along respective axial coupling surfaces in abutment between the sensor bearing element and the outer ring defined by an ...

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Номер записи: 23
03-03-2016 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER AND BEARING DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER

Номер: US20160059627A1
Автор: KOMAI Toshinari
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a protective cover, comprising an inner ring with an inner ring track surface A on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface A on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing with rolling elements between the inner ring track surface A and the outer ring track surface A; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing and fixed to the inner ring ; and a magnetic sensor that is fixed to the outer ring , a cup-shaped protective cover press-fitted into the outer ring to cover the magnetic encoder and intervene between the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor is formed by performing cold press molding of an austenitic stainless steel plate material with a nickel content of 8.5 to 13 weight %. 1. A cup-shaped protective cover for a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing with a rolling element between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing , fixed to the inner ring , and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in the circumferential direction; and a magnetic sensor that is fixed to the outer ring so as to be opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect the rotation of the magnetic encoder , 'the protective cover is formed by performing cold press molding of an austenitic stainless steel plate material with a nickel content of 8.5 to 13 weight %.', 'the protective cover being press-fitted into the outer ring to cover the magnetic encoder and intervene between the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor, wherein'}2. A bearing device comprising the protective cover according to . The present invention relates to a cup-shaped protective cover that is press-fitted into an outer ...

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Номер записи: 24
02-03-2017 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART

Номер: US20170057136A1
Автор: FUKUDA Osamu, NARAZAKI Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a manufacturing method of a protective cover having a sensor holder part that has high adhesion strength between a metallic component and a plastic component and maintains high reliability over a long period of time. 1the manufacturing method comprises:an adhesive application step of applying a thermoset resin adhesive to a surface of the metallic component including a joining surface relative to the plastic component;a natural drying step of evaporating a solvent contained in the adhesive by natural drying or a drying and solidification step of evaporating the solvent contained in the adhesive under a temperature condition at a temperature lower than a temperature at which the adhesive starts cross-linking reaction;an injection molding step of placing the metallic component having undergone the natural drying step or the drying and solidification step as an insert in an injection molding die and injecting a molten material for the plastic component from a gate into a cavity of the molding die; anda thermal curing step of applying thermal curing treatment to the adhesive at a temperature equal to or higher than the temperature at which the adhesive starts cross-linking reaction.. A manufacturing method of a protective cover for use in a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing having a rolling element rolling between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end of the bearing, fixed to the inner ring, and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in an circumferential direction; and a magnetic sensor that is opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect rotation of the magnetic encoder, the protective cover having a metallic component press-fitted into the outer ...

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Номер записи: 25
20-02-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200055333A1
Автор: ALBL Johannes, FRISCH Michael
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A wheel bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle, including a wheel support and a wheel hub which is rotatably mounted on the wheel support by a wheel bearing in order to secure a wheel and to which a shaft is rotationally fixed, wherein a wheel bearing seal sealingly lies, on the one hand, against an inner ring of the wheel bearing, said inner ring sitting on the wheel hub, and, on the other hand, against an outer ring of the wheel bearing, said outer ring being secured to the wheel support. It is provided here that a wheel bearing pre-seal is rotationally fixed to the shaft adjacently to the wheel bearing and engages by a seal protrusion in a pre-seal receiving area formed in at least some sections between the outer ring and the wheel support. 110-. (canceled)11. A wheel bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle , comprising:a wheel support and a wheel hub which is rotatably mounted on the wheel support by a wheel bearing in order to secure a wheel and to which a shaft is rotationally fixed, wherein a wheel bearing seal sealingly lies, on the one hand, against an inner ring of the wheel bearing, said inner ring sitting on the wheel hub, and, on the other hand, against an outer ring of the wheel bearing, said outer ring being secured to the wheel support, wherein a wheel bearing pre-seal is rotationally fixed to the shaft adjacently to the wheel bearing and engages by a seal protrusion in a pre-seal receiving area formed in at least some sections between the outer ring and the wheel support.12. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , viewed in longitudinal section with respect to a rotation axis of the wheel hub claim 11 , the wheel bearing pre-seal comprises a first arm engaging on the shaft and a second arm which forms a seal protrusion and is angled with respect to the first arm.13. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , peripherally with respect to the rotation axis of the wheel hub claim 11 , the ...

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Номер записи: 26
20-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING SPEED OF VEHICLE HAVING IN-WHEEL MOTOR

Номер: US20200057089A1
Автор: Yang Hae Jun
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An apparatus for measuring a speed of a vehicle having an in-wheel motor includes a lock nut part fixed to an outer portion of a rotation shaft rotated by receiving power of the in-wheel motor, and restricting movement of a bearing part positioned outside the rotation shaft; a connection part coupled to the lock nut part; a magnet part having a magnetic force, and fixed to the connection part; and a speed sensor part installed to be separated from the magnet part, and measuring rotations of the magnet part. 1. An apparatus for measuring a speed of a vehicle having an in-wheel motor , comprising:a lock nut part fixed to an outer portion of a rotation shaft configured to be rotated by receiving power of the in-wheel motor, and restricting movement of a bearing part positioned outside the rotation shaft;a connection part coupled to the lock nut part;a magnet part having a magnetic force, and fixed to the connection part; anda speed sensor part installed to be separated from the magnet part, and configured for measuring rotations of the magnet part.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connection part has a ring shape which surrounds an outside of the lock nut part claim 1 , and is configured to be coupled to the lock nut part by press fitting.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the connection part is configured to be coupled to the lock nut part after the connection part and the magnet part are coupled first.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the magnet part is formed by sintering powder having a magnetic force claim 3 , and is bonded to the connection part.5. An apparatus for measuring a speed of a vehicle having an in-wheel motor claim 3 , comprising:a lock nut part fixed to an outer portion of a rotation shaft configured to be rotated by receiving power of the in-wheel motor, and restricting movement of a bearing part positioned outside the rotation shaft;a magnet part having a magnetic force, and fixed to the lock nut part; ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Sensor Ring

Номер: US20170062108A1
Автор: Andreas Kirchberger, Josef Seidl
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A sensor ring is provided for a magnetic measuring transducer of an ABS system consisting of at least two annularly arranged functional elements. The first functional element is formed as a ferromagnetic annular disc element with a flat upper side and a flat underside with a multiplicity of openings. The second functional element, as a non-ferromagnetic element, has either been applied on the upper side and/or the underside of the annular disc element and/or has been introduced into the openings, as an annular disc element. The sensor ring is protected from contamination or damage by the non-ferromagnetic covering. The covering may also be produced by encapsulation or filling, wherein the openings in the sensor ring can be filled with plastic and also the side faces can be coated with plastic.

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Номер записи: 28
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

Номер: US20150069826A1
Автор: FUKUSHIMA Shigeaki, OHTSUKI HISASHI, SUZUKI Syougo, TAKADA Sadako, TAKAKI Masuo
Принадлежит: NTN CORPORATION

A wheel bearing apparatus has an outer member, an inner member and double row rolling elements. A pulser ring is fit onto the inner ring. A second cap is fit on the inboard-side end of the outer member. A rotational speed sensor is mounted on the second cap. A cup-shaped first cap is press-fit into the inner circumference of an inboard-side end of the outer member. The first cap has a cylindrical fitting portion press-fit into the outer member. A disk portion extends radially inward from the fitting portion. The sensor abuts the disk portion. The second cap is press-fit into the inner circumference of an inboard-side end of the outer member via a predetermined interference. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member integrally formed with double row outer raceway surfaces on its inner circumference;an inner member including a wheel hub and at least one inner ring, the wheel hub integrally formed, on one end, with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extending from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring being press-fit onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the inner member including double row inner raceway surfaces on its outer circumference, the double row inner raceway surfaces oppose the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are contained between the inner raceway surfaces and outer raceway surfaces of the inner member and outer member;a pulser ring fit onto the outer circumference of the inner ring, the pulser ring has magnetic characteristics alternately and equidistantly varying in a circumferential direction;a cup-shaped second cap press-formed of steel sheet and fit on an inboard-side end of the outer member; anda rotational speed sensor mounted at a radially outer position on the second cap, the rotational speed sensor arranged opposite to the pulser ring, via a predetermined axial air gap;a cup-shaped first cap is press-fit into the inner circumference of an inboard-side end of the outer ...

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Номер записи: 29
10-03-2016 дата публикации

WHEEL FOR PEDAL-ASSISTED BIKES

Номер: US20160068223A1
Автор: Zanfei Adriano
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The wheel () for pedal-assisted bikes comprises: 11) Wheel () for pedal-assisted bikes , comprising:{'b': '2', 'at least a fixed structure () having attachment means for the attachment to the frame (T) of a bike (B) with a driving pedal crank (P);'}{'b': 10', '11', '12', '2, 'at least a circle element (, , ) mounted on said fixed structure () in a revolving way around a main rotation axis (A);'}{'b': 13', '2, 'at least a propulsion disk () mounted on said fixed structure () in a revolving way and drivable in rotation by said driving pedal crank (P);'}{'b': 15', '16', '13', '10', '11', '12', '16', '10', '11', '12', '13, 'motion transmission means (, ) for the transmission of the rotational motion from said propulsion disk () to said circle element (, , ), which comprise at least a first detection device () suitable for detecting the driving torque transmitted to said circle element (, , ) from said propulsion disk ();'}{'b': 54', '55', '2', '13', '10', '11', '12, 'at least an electric motor (, ) associated with said fixed structure () and suitable for cooperating with said propulsion disk () to motorize said circle element (, , ); and'}{'b': 57', '58', '16', '54', '55', '54', '55', '16, 'at least a processing and control unit (, ) operatively connected to said first detection device () and to said electric motor (, ) and suitable for controlling the activation of said electric motor (, ) according to the driving torque detected by said first detection device ();'}{'b': '16', 'wherein said first detection device () comprises{'b': 61', '62', '10', '11', '12', '13, 'at least a measuring element (, ) which is subject to a stress condition due to the effect of the driving torque transmitted to said circle element (, , ) by said propulsion disk (); and'}{'b': 63', '61', '62', '61', '62', '57', '58, 'at least a measuring sensor () which is arranged in correspondence to said measuring element (, ) and which is suitable for detecting said stress condition of the measuring ...

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Номер записи: 30
15-03-2018 дата публикации

HUB ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT UNIT, BICYCLE HUB ASSEMBLY, AND BICYCLE HUB ASSEMBLY STATE DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180072096A1
Автор: KIYOKAWA Kanako, MIZUTANI Yuta, Shahana Satoshi
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A hub assembly attachment unit includes an attachment and a magnetism generator. The attachment is attachable to a thread at an end of a portion of a bicycle hub assembly that is rotatable relative to a hub axle in a direction extending along a rotational axis of the bicycle hub assembly. The thread is arranged coaxially with the rotational axis of the bicycle hub assembly. The magnetism generator is arranged integrally with the attachment. 1. A hub assembly attachment unit comprising:an attachment that is attachable to a thread at an end of a portion of a bicycle hub assembly that is rotatable relative to a hub axle in a direction extending along a rotational axis of the bicycle hub assembly, the thread being arranged coaxially with the rotational axis of the bicycle hub assembly; anda magnetism generator arranged integrally with the attachment.2. The hub assembly attachment unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe attachment includes a tube,the tube includes an inner circumference and an outer circumference, andone of the inner circumference and the outer circumference includes a thread.3. The hub assembly attachment unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe attachment further includes a stopper configured to restrict movement of a rotational member attached to the bicycle hub assembly in the direction extending along the rotational axis of the bicycle hub assembly in a state in which the attachment is attached to the bicycle hub assembly.4. The hub assembly attachment unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe attachment further includes a stopper configured to restrict movement of a rotational member attached to the bicycle hub assembly in the direction extending along the rotational axis of the bicycle hub assembly in a state in which the attachment is attached to the bicycle hub assembly, andthe stopper projects outward in a radial direction from the outer circumference of the tube.5. A hub assembly attachment unit comprising:an attachment that is attachable in a ...

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Номер записи: 31
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Hub Unit Bearing

Номер: US20150078691A1
Автор: NAKAMURA Yuji
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Provided is a hub unit bearing wherein a cover can be firmly fitted with an outer ring member, and it is difficult for foreign matter to enter inside through a water drainage hole formed in the cover. The cover that covers the inside end section in the axial direction of the hub unit bearing includes a disk section, a small-diameter cylindrical section bent in the axial direction from the outer perimeter edge section of the disk section and a large-diameter cylindrical section. A cut and raised section that is cut and raised toward the inside in the radial direction is formed in the small-diameter cylindrical section, and a water drainage hole that passes through from inside to outside the cover is provided in the portion that is cut and separated from the small-diameter cylindrical section. 1an outer ring member having an outer raceway on an inner circumferential surface of the outer ring member;an inner ring member having an inner raceway on an outer circumferential surface of the inner ring member and a spline hole formed on a center section of the inner ring member;a plurality of rolling elements provided on the outer raceway and the inner raceway;an encoder supported at a portion near an inside end section in an axial direction of the inner ring member;a cover formed into a circular ring shape and fastened around a portion of an inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring member,a sensor supported by the cover;a seal ring fastened on a small-diameter stepped section that is formed around the inside end section in the axial direction of the inner ring member and closing off a sensing space where the encoder and a detecting section of the sensor are located from an outside space; anda combined seal ring provided between the inside end section in the axial direction on the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring member and the portion near the inside section in the axial direction on the outer circumferential surface of the inner ring ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-03-2016 дата публикации

System and Method of Acquiring and Evaluating a Measurand

Номер: US20160076948A1
Автор: Hößle Florian
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The present invention relates to a system and a method for acquiring and evaluating a measurand, in particular a temperature, of at least one component of a vehicle, in particular a wheel bearing, comprising at least one sensor for acquiring a measurand, in particular a temperature of at least one component, in particular of a wheel bearing of the vehicle, and for outputting an output parameter, and least one evaluation device for evaluating the output parameter, and for generating a warning signal in dependence on the evaluation of the output parameter on the basis of at least one defined warning criterion. 1. A system for acquiring and evaluating a temperature of a wheel bearing , comprising:at least one sensor for acquiring a temperature of a wheel bearing of the vehicle, and for outputting an output parameter; andleast one evaluation device for evaluating the output parameter, and for generating a warning signal in dependence on the evaluation of the output parameter on the basis of at least one defined warning criterion.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation device is configured to make a comparison between at least one value of the output parameter and a comparative value.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the evaluation device is adapted to generate the warning signal when at least one of the acquired temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature limit claim 2 , the acquired temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature limit several times or over a predetermined minimum period of time claim 2 , a particular temperature course is recognized claim 2 , and a predetermined deviation from a calculated measurand temperature course is exceeded.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the system contains at least one of an optical warning device and an acoustic warning device adapted to output a warning based on a warning signal generated by the evaluation device.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein at least one transmission device for transmitting data ...

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Номер записи: 33
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Wheel end sensor for heavy-duty vehicles

Номер: US20160076973A1
Автор: Jay D. White, Jeffrey R. Zawacki, Jeffrey S. Morris, Keith M. Ernenwein, Matthew KARICH
Принадлежит: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

A wireless sensor for a wheel end assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The wheel end assembly includes a wheel hub and a hub cap mounted on the wheel hub. The sensor includes mounting means disposed in the hub cap. Sensing means are mounted on the mounting means to sense at least one condition of the vehicle. A processor is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means to process data from the sensing means. Communication means are mounted on the mounting means and are electrically connected to the processor to communicate the processed data to a user. An electrical energy storage device is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means, the processor and the communication means, enabling the sensor to be independent from the vehicle power supply. The sensor also accommodates components of a tire inflation system.

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Номер записи: 34
05-03-2020 дата публикации

AXLE AND SPINDLE FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AND METHOD

Номер: US20200070574A1
Автор: David Siddharth, Ernenwein Keith M., Gregg Dane, Meyer Nicholas M., Pierce Phillippi R., White Jay D., Wittlinger Jeffrey R.
Принадлежит:

An axle assembly includes a central tube and an axle spindle. The axle spindle is fixed to the central tube. The axle spindle has a tubular first section and a tubular second section extending from the first section. The second section has an outer diameter. The second section has a bearing support surface. A tubular transition section is located between the first section and the second section. An annular shoulder portion is formed in an axial end segment of the tubular transition section adjacent the second section. The shoulder portion has at least one annular profile located in the shoulder portion between the annular shoulder surface and the bearing support surface. The annular profile is defined by a surface with a diameter not less than the outer diameter of the second section. An antilock braking system sensor bracket locator nub is integrally formed in the tubular transition section. An antilock braking system sensor bracket engages the antilock braking system sensor bracket locator nub for proper positioning of an antilock braking system sensor. 1. An axle assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle , the axle assembly comprising:a central tube; a tubular first cylindrical section having a portion with a first outer diameter, an end surface of the first cylindrical section being connectable with the central tube of the axle spindle;', 'a tubular second cylindrical section integrally formed with and extending in a direction away from the first cylindrical section, the second cylindrical section having at least one bearing support surface for receiving and supporting a bearing assembly of the hub and having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter;', 'a tubular transition section integrally formed with and located between the tubular first cylindrical section and the tubular second cylindrical section; and', 'a chucking land pad formed in the tubular transition section, the chucking land pad for engagement with a tool to induce relative rotational ...

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Номер записи: 35
31-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Номер: US20220097451A1
Автор: Atzeni Christian
Принадлежит: Invaction S.R.L.

Assembly () comprising at least one vehicle wheel (), adapted to rotate about a vehicle wheel axis (X) and adapted to perform a rolling movement on an advancement surface for the vehicle; at least one further rotating member (), which can be operatively connected to said vehicle wheel (); at least one transmission () adapted to transmit kinetic power between said vehicle wheel () and said at least one further rotating member (); wherein said transmission () achieves a transmission ratio other than +1; at least one braking device () acting on said at least one further rotating member () in order to brake said vehicle wheel () by means of a braking action acting on said at least one further rotating member () which is transmitted to the vehicle wheel () by means of said transmission () 143-. (canceled)44. An assembly comprising:at least one vehicle wheel adapted to rotate about a vehicle wheel axis and adapted to perform an at least rolling movement on a travel surface for a vehicle;at least one further rotating member operatively connected to said at least one vehicle wheel;at least one transmission adapted to transmit mechanical power between said vehicle wheel and said at least one further rotating member, wherein said transmission is configured to achieve a transmission ratio other than +1;at least one braking device acting on said at least one further rotating member in order to brake said vehicle wheel by means of a braking action acting on said at least one further rotating member which is transmitted to the vehicle wheel by means of said transmission;{'b': '4', '#text': 'wherein said braking device includes at least one frictional braking device or an electromagnetic means adapted to apply the braking action on said at least one further rotating member in order to brake said at least one vehicle wheel or to brake said at least one vehicle wheel by braking said at least one further rotating member ().'}45. The assembly according to claim 44 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 36
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Wheel hub assembly with internal load sensors

Номер: US20220097452A1
Автор: Elizabertus Maljaars, Feng Qiu, Hendrik Anne Mol, Johannes Ravesloot, Matteo Senesi, Nicolaas Simon Willem DEN HAAK
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A hub assembly includes an inner rotatable hub having inboard and outboard axial ends, a radial flange extending outwardly from the outboard axial end and connectable with the wheel, an inner circumferential surface, and an opposing outer circumferential surface providing inboard and outboard inner races. An outer hub is disposed about the inner hub, connectable with the chassis and has inboard and outboard axial ends, an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface. The inner surface provides inboard and outboard outer races and a central surface section extending between the two outer races. First and second sets of rolling elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. One or more sensors are each disposed on the central surface section of the outer hub and are each configured to sense strain within the outer hub generated by the rolling elements.

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Номер записи: 37
25-03-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL SPEED SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210086557A1
Автор: JR. Robert J., Love Galen R., Nogaj
Принадлежит:

A wheel speed sensing system for a work vehicle having an engine, a transmission, a differential, and an axle, defining a central longitudinal axis and coupled to the differential. The wheel speed sensing system includes a sensor target disposed at the axle and a sensor configured to transmit a sensor signal, wherein the sensor is located adjacently to the sensor target. The sensor target includes a plurality of step splines each having a top surface and first and second planar sidewalls. The sidewalls of the step splines are aligned along a radius extending from the central longitudinal axis, such that the sides are undercut with respect to the top surface. An intersection of each of the sidewalls with the top surface defines an edge forming a relatively sharp transition configured to be sensed by the sensor. A chamfer at the intersection of the sidewalls and the top surface is also contemplated. 1. A wheel speed sensing system for a vehicle having an engine , a transmission , a differential , and an axle coupled to the differential , the sensing system comprising:a sensor target disposed at a rotating component of the axle;a sensor configured to transmit a sensor signal, the sensor located adjacently to the sensor target; anda controller operatively connected to the sensor, wherein the controller includes an input configured to receive the sensor signal and an output configured to provide a control signal to control the operation of one of the engine, the transmission, and the axle.2. The wheel speed sensing system of wherein the target includes a plurality of features extending from the rotating component of the axle claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of features is spaced from an adjacent feature by an area lacking one of the plurality of features.3. The wheel speed sensing system of wherein the axle defines a longitudinal axis and each of the plurality of features includes a cross section disposed at a right angle to the longitudinal axis and defining ...

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Номер записи: 38
21-03-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL FRAME, DRIVING WHEEL, WHEELCHAIR, ERGOMETER, AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190083023A1
Автор: Gomi Hiroshi, SODEYAMA YOSHINAO, TAKADO Junji, Takenaka Toru, Uematsu Hiroshi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Provided is a wheel frame capable of measuring in detail the magnitude and the direction of a driving force while suppressing increase in weight and size of a driving wheel. A wheel flame () includes a cylindrical hub () into which an axle () is rotatably inserted, a six-axis force sensor () having an insertion hole () into which the hub () is inserted, and an outer flange () extending radially outward from an input section () of the six-axis force sensor (), wherein a hand rim () is attached to the outer flange (). 112-. (canceled)13. A wheel frame of a driving wheel of a wheelchair , the wheel frame comprising:a cylindrical hub into which an axle extending from a cage of the wheelchair is inserted, wherein the cylindrical hub is rotatably attached to the axle;a six-axis force sensor having an insertion hole into which the hub is inserted; anda first support member to which a hand rim of the wheelchair is attached, the first support member extending outward in a radial direction from a load input section of the six-axis force sensor.14. The wheel frame according to claim 13 , further comprising a second support member extending outward in a radial direction from the hub claim 13 , whereinthe first support member is attached to a radially inward portion of the six-axis force sensor, andthe second support member is attached to a radially outward portion of the six-axis force sensor.15. The wheel frame according to claim 14 , wherein the second support member has an annular rim section on an outer peripheral surface thereof being fitted with a tire.16. The wheel frame according to claim 13 , further comprising a second support member extending outward in the radial direction from an end of the hub claim 13 , the end being proximal to the cage claim 13 , whereinthe six-axis force sensor is inserted via an other end of the hub, the other end being opposite to the end of the hub proximal to the cage,an inner diameter of the insertion hole of the six-axis force sensor is ...

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Номер записи: 39
26-06-2014 дата публикации

MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RING

Номер: US20140175857A1
Автор: MORI Yotaro, Tomura Kineo
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A mounting structure of a wheel speed sensor ring includes an intermediate ring made of aluminum which is fastened to a hub of a wheel body together with a brake disc in a state where the intermediate ring is brought into contact with the brake disc, and a pulser ring is supported on the intermediate ring in a floating state. A supported portion of the pulser ring is provided at a center position within the intermediate ring, and the intermediate ring includes a plurality of seat plate portions on an outer periphery thereof which are fastened between hub and the brake disc. The mounting structure has a compact size which permits various thermal effects caused by the generation of heat in a brake disc to be effectively suppressed. 1. A mounting structure of a wheel speed sensor ring comprising:a pulser ring which is rotatable together with a wheel and is configured to be detected while rotating;a sensor body which detects rotation of the pulser ring;a brake disc which is mounted on a wheel body of the wheel; andan intermediate ring which is fastened to the wheel body together with the brake disc in a state where the intermediate ring contacts the brake disc, and the pulser ring is supported on the intermediate ring.2. The mounting structure of a wheel speed sensor ring according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate ring includes a fastening portion which is fastened such that it is sandwiched between a fastening portion of the wheel body and a fastening portion of the brake disc.3. The mounting structure of a wheel speed sensor ring according to claim 2 , wherein the fastening portion of the intermediate ring is disposed at an outer periphery of the intermediate ring.4. The mounting structure of a wheel speed sensor ring according to further comprising a fastener which supports the pulser ring on the intermediate ring in a floating state.5. The mounting structure of a wheel speed sensor ring according to further comprising a fastener which supports the pulser ring ...

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Номер записи: 40
08-04-2021 дата публикации

DEFORMATION SENSOR, DEVICE FOR MEASURING LOAD OF WHEEL HUB OF VEHICLE, AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20210101407A1
Автор: DAI Yao, HUANG Shaobing, Li Xi, Li Xiaoqiang, SHENG Hongwei, Xu Shiwen, Zhu Zhihua
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure discloses a deformation sensor and device for measuring the load of a wheel hub of a vehicle, and an automobile. The deformation sensor includes: a metal lining fixed on the surface of the wheel hub, and a resistance strain gauge fixed on the metal lining The resistance strain gauge is fixed on the metal lining through a structural adhesive. 1. A deformation sensor for measuring the load of a wheel hub of a vehicle , comprising:a metal lining fixed on the surface of the wheel hub; anda resistance strain gauge fixed on the metal lining,wherein the resistance strain gauge is fixed on the metal lining through a structural adhesive.2. The deformation sensor for measuring the load of the wheel hub of the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the metal lining is made of a material of aluminum alloy.3. The deformation sensor for measuring the load of the wheel hub of the vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the resistance strain gauge is a full-bridge resistance strain gauge.4. The deformation sensor for measuring the load of the wheel hub of the vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the structural adhesive is sealing silica gel.5. A device for measuring the load of a wheel hub of a vehicle claim 3 , comprising a differential amplification circuit claim 3 , a processing component and a deformation sensor claim 3 , whereinthe deformation sensor comprises a metal lining fixed on the surface of the wheel hub, and a resistance strain gauge fixed on the metal lining, the resistance strain gauge being fixed on the metal lining through a structural adhesive;an input end of the differential amplification circuit is connected with the deformation sensor, and an output end of the differential amplification circuit is connected with the processing component.6. The device for measuring the load of the wheel hub of the vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the processing component is a microcontroller unit (MCU).7. The device for measuring the load of the ...

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Номер записи: 41
23-04-2015 дата публикации

PROPULSION WHEEL MOTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20150108823A1
Автор: Bluethmann William J., Eggleston, Farrell Logan Christopher, Figuered Joshua M., Guo Raymond, Herrera Eduardo, IV Raymond Edward, Junkin Lucien Q., Lee Chunhao J., Rogers James Jonathan, Vitale Robert L., Waligora Thomas M., Weber Steven J., Winn Ross Briant
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A wheel assembly for an electric vehicle includes a wheel rim that is concentrically disposed about a central axis. A propulsion-braking module is disposed within an interior region of the wheel rim. The propulsion-braking module rotatably supports the wheel rim for rotation about the central axis. The propulsion-braking module includes a liquid cooled electric motor having a rotor rotatable about the central axis, and a stator disposed radially inside the rotor relative to the central axis. A motor-wheel interface hub is fixedly attached to the wheel rim, and is directly attached to the rotor for rotation with the rotor. The motor-wheel interface hub directly transmits torque from the electric motor to the wheel rim at a 1:1 ratio. The propulsion-braking module includes a drum brake system having an electric motor that rotates a cam device, which actuates the brake shoes. 1. A wheel assembly for an electric vehicle , the wheel assembly comprising:a wheel rim concentrically disposed about a central axis and extending along the central axis to define an interior region; and an electric motor having a rotor rotatable about the central axis, and a stator disposed radially inside the rotor relative to the central axis; and', 'a motor-wheel interface hub fixedly attached to the wheel rim for rotation with the wheel rim, and directly attached to the rotor for rotation with the rotor, and operable to directly transmit torque from the electric motor to the wheel rim at a 1:1 ratio., 'a propulsion-braking module disposed within the interior region of the wheel rim, and rotatably supporting the wheel rim for rotation about the central axis, the propulsion-braking module including2. The wheel assembly as set forth in wherein the electric motor further includes an inner water jacket housing disposed radially inside the stator relative to the central axis claim 1 , and operable to circulate a cooling liquid circumferentially about an outer radial surface of the inner water ...

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Номер записи: 42
02-04-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR TARGET FOR WHEEL BEARING, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SENSOR TARGET, AND WHEEL BEARING COMPRISING SENSOR TARGET

Номер: US20200101791A1
Автор: LIM Jong Keun, OH Jee Hoon, Shin Hyeon Ung
Принадлежит: ILJIN GLOBAL Co.,Ltd

A sensor target for a wheel bearing is provided. The sensor target is fixed to a bearing hub of a wheel bearing. The sensor target has a shaft and a magnet. The shaft is pressed into the bearing hub coaxially with a rotational axis of the bearing hub. The shaft has a recess at one end in the length direction. The magnet is pressed into the recess. 1. A sensor target fixed to a rotating element of a wheel bearing , the sensor target comprising:a shaft configured to be press-fitted into the rotating element in coaxial with a rotational axis of the rotating element and having a recess at one end in a length direction; anda magnet fixed in the recess.2. The sensor target of claim 1 , wherein:at least one cut-out portion extending from the other end, which is opposite the one end, toward the one end in the length direction is provided on an outer circumferential surface of the shaft; andthe cut-out portion is configured to define an airflow passage between the rotating element and the shaft.3. The sensor target of claim 1 , wherein the magnet is press-fitted into the recess to be fixed in the recess.4. The sensor target of claim 3 , wherein at least one hole claim 3 , which accommodates air compressed by the magnet claim 3 , is provided in the recess of the shaft.5. The sensor target of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing configured to cover the magnet fixed in the recess and the one end of the shaft.6. The sensor target of claim 5 , wherein the shaft comprises a rotation preventing portion claim 5 , which is filled with a portion of the housing and prevents a rotation of the housing relative to the shaft.7. The sensor target of claim 6 , wherein the rotation preventing portion is formed of one among a concave portion claim 6 , a hole claim 6 , a cut-out portion claim 6 , and a groove.8. The sensor target of claim 6 , wherein:a cut-out portion configured to define an airflow passage between the rotating element and the shaft is provided on an outer circumferential ...

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Номер записи: 43
20-04-2017 дата публикации

ROLLING BEARING UNIT WITH ROTATIONAL SPEED DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20170108049A1
Автор: NAKAMURA Yuji
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

There is provided a structure capable of sufficiently securing sealing performance by a cap (). In a state where a fitting insert () formed of a nonmagnetic material having a bottomed cylindrical shape is fixed to an inner diameter side of a cap cylindrical part () constituting a cap body () formed of a synthetic resin having a bottomed cylindrical shape, an axially outboard end opening of a through-hole () formed in a cap bottom part () of the cap body () is closed by an axially inboard surface of an insert bottom part () of the fitting insert (). An outer circumferential surface of an insert cylindrical part () of the fitting insert () is directly fitted into and fixed to an inner circumferential surface of an axially inboard end of an outer ring (). 1. A rolling bearing unit with a rotational speed detecting device , the rolling bearing unit comprising:an outer ring which includes double rows of outer ring raceways on an inner circumferential surface thereof and is not rotatable when used;a hub which includes double rows of inner ring raceways on an outer circumferential surface thereof, is supported concentrically with the outer ring at an inner diameter side of the outer ring and is provided with a rotation-side flange for supporting a wheel at a portion of an outer circumferential surface which axially protrudes outward with respect to an axially outboard end of the outer ring;a plurality of rolling elements which are rollably provided for each row between the outer ring raceways and the inner ring raceways, respectively;an annular encoder which is configured by alternately changing magnetic characteristics on an axially inboard surface thereof and is supported to an axially inboard end of the hub concentrically with the hub;a cap which is mounted on an axially inboard end of the outer ring and closes an axially inboard end opening of the outer ring; a sensor which is provided to face a detected surface of the encoder and configured to change an output signal ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-05-2018 дата публикации

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Номер: US20180117961A1
Автор: Imai Yoshiyuki, KATO Shinichiro, Kurata Hiroshi, Ogitani Akira, Okazaki Shinpei, Ono Kazuhiko, SHIBUYA Hiroaki, Tabuchi Daisuke, YAMATE Naoyuki
Принадлежит:

A front wheel caliper bracket for supporting an axle is provided in a lower end portion of a front fork. A wheel speed sensor is mounted on the bracket. The wheel speed sensor includes a fixing section and a sensor section, and is mounted on a sensor mounting section of the bracket by a bolt. The sensor mounting section is integrally formed with a rotation regulating portion in a projecting fashion. When fastened by the bolt, a lateral part of the rotating wheel speed sensor comes into contact with the rotation regulating portion to regulate the rotation of the wheel speed sensor, so that the stress from the rotation regulating portion is not exerted directly on the sensor section. 1. A supporting structure of a wheel speed sensor comprising:a bracket for supporting an axle of a wheel,a wheel speed sensor for detecting a rotational speed of the wheel; anda fastening member for mounting the wheel speed sensor on a sensor mounting section provided on an outer surface of the bracket;wherein the wheel speed sensor includes a fixing section which is fixed by the fastening member in such a manner that a seat surface of the fixing section intersecting with a direction of the axle makes contact with the sensor mounting section of the bracket, and a sensor section which extends from the fixing section in the direction of the axle, and the wheel speed sensor is made of resin and formed integral with the fixing section and the sensor section;wherein the bracket includes a rotation regulating portion for regulating a rotation of the wheel speed sensor, the rotation regulating portion projecting from the outer surface of the bracket to be engaged with an outer circumferential portion of the fixing section, and a protection wall for covering at least a portion of an outer circumference of the sensor section; andwherein a clearance is provided between the sensor section and the protection wall.2. The supporting structure of a wheel speed sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 45
03-05-2018 дата публикации

IN-WHEEL WORKING DEVICE

Номер: US20180118022A1
Автор: SHIN KyeongHo
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An in-wheel working device may include a motor part configured to generate power, a first speed reduction part including a sun gear connected to a driving shaft of the motor part and configured to rotate with the driving shaft, a planetary gear configured to rotate along a circumference of the sun gear, and a carrier configured to rotate with the planetary gear, a second speed reduction part installed in series to the first speed reduction part, and configured to perform speed reduction through a gear ratio while rotating with the carrier axially connected to the second speed reduction part, a hub part spline-coupled to the second speed reduction part, and configured to rotate with the second speed reduction part, and a wheel member connected to the hub part, and configured to rotate with the hub part. 1. An in-wheel working device , comprising:a motor part configured to generate power;a first speed reduction part comprising a sun gear connected to a driving shaft of the motor part and configured to rotate with the driving shaft, a planetary gear configured to rotate along a circumference of the sun gear, and a carrier configured to rotate with the planetary gear;a second speed reduction part installed in series to the first speed reduction part, and configured to perform speed reduction through a gear ratio while rotating with the carrier axially connected to the second speed reduction part;a hub part spline-coupled to the second speed reduction part, and configured to rotate with the second speed reduction part; anda wheel member connected to the hub part, and configured to rotate with the hub part.2. The in-wheel working device of claim 1 , wherein a center axis of the motor part is installed at a position separated by a preset distance from a rotational center axis of the wheel member.3. The in-wheel working device of claim 1 , wherein the first speed reduction part comprises a ring gear located outside the planetary gear claim 1 , and the ring gear is fixed to ...

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Номер записи: 46
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Wheel cover

Номер: US20200114681A1
Автор: Dan Parry-Williams, Sam Purvis, William Cann
Принадлежит: McLaren Automotive Ltd

A vehicle wheel structure comprising: a road wheel; a wheel mounting whereby the wheel is mounted to the body of the vehicle, the mounting structure comprising a wheel bearing by which the wheel can revolve about a wheel axis with respect to the body of the vehicle; a wheel cover attached to the wheel by a wheel cover bearing by which the wheel can revolve about the wheel axis with respect to the wheel cover; and a link coupled between (i) the cover and (ii) one of the mounting structure and the vehicle body for resisting rotation of the wheel cover with respect to the wheel mounting about the wheel axis.

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Номер записи: 47
25-04-2019 дата публикации

ABS TONE RING MOUNTING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190120312A1
Автор: Dharaiya Dhawal P., White Jay D.
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Tone ring mounting structure for an antilock braking system comprising a wheel end assembly rotatable component having at least a first end surface and a first engagement mechanism extending radially and non-cantilevered from the rotatable component, and a tone ring having a second end surface and a second engagement mechanism extending radially from the tone ring. Connecting engagement of the first engagement mechanism of the wheel end assembly rotatable component and the second engagement mechanism of the tone ring affects movement of the second end surface in a direction toward the first end surface. The first engagement mechanism and the second engagement mechanism can be engageable threads. The first engagement mechanism can include lugs formed on the wheel end assembly rotatable component and the second engagement mechanism threads or wedge ramps engageable with the lugs. A corrosion resistant coating can be applied to components of the tone ring mounting structure. 1. Tone ring mounting structure for an antilock braking system , the tone ring mounting structure comprising:a wheel end assembly rotatable component having at least one first end surface and a first engagement mechanism, the first engagement mechanism extending radially and non-cantilevered from the wheel end assembly rotatable component; anda tone ring formed with at least one second end surface and a second engagement mechanism, the second engagement mechanism extending radially from the tone ring, wherein connecting engagement of the first engagement mechanism of the wheel end assembly rotatable component and the second engagement mechanism of the tone ring affects movement of the at least one second end surface in a direction toward the at least one first end surface.2. The tone ring mounting structure of claim 1 , wherein the connecting engagement further includes threaded engagement of the first engagement mechanism of the wheel end assembly rotatable component and the second engagement ...

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Номер записи: 48
02-05-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAVING DUAL ANGULAR POSITION SENSORS

Номер: US20190126676A1
Автор: Hubert Mathieu, Nagarajan Lokesh, Rybski David Christopher
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A vehicle wheel hub assembly includes an outer member configured to be mounted to a non-rotatable portion of the vehicle and an inner member rotatably supported in the outer member by a bearing and configured to support a vehicle wheel. A first target member is coupled with the inner member, and a first sensor is fixed to the outer member and positioned to sense an angular displacement of the first target member relative to the outer member and to produce a first output signal. A second target member is coupled with the inner member and is spaced axially from the first target member, and a second sensor is fixed to the outer member and positioned to sense an angular displacement of the second target member relative to the outer member and to produce a second output signal. 1. A vehicle wheel hub assembly comprising:an outer member configured to be mounted to a non-rotatable portion of the vehicle, the outer member having an axial inner end and an axial outer end;an inner member rotatably supported in the outer member by a bearing, the inner member being configured to support a vehicle wheel for rotation about a central axis of the bearing, the inner member comprising a shaft portion having an axially inner end and an axially outer end and a flange extending radially outwardly from the axially outer end of the shaft portion,a first target member coupled with the inner member so as to be rotatable about the central axis;a first sensor fixed to the outer member and positioned to sense an angular displacement of the first target member relative to the outer member and to produce a first output signal;a second target member coupled with the inner member so as to be rotatable about the central axis, the second target member being spaced axially from the first target member; anda second sensor fixed to the outer member and positioned to sense an angular displacement of the second target member relative to the outer member and to produce a second output signal.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 49
02-05-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAVING DUAL ANGULAR POSITION SENSORS

Номер: US20190126677A1
Автор: Hubert Mathieu, Kovacs Gene, Musso Michele, Nagarajan Lokesh, Rybski David Christopher
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A vehicle wheel hub assembly includes an outer member configured to be mounted to a non-rotatable portion of the vehicle and an inner member rotatably supported in the outer member by a bearing. An annular target body is coupled to the inner member. A first magnetic target track is disposed on the annular target body, and a first sensor is located adjacent to the first magnetic target track and configured to sense angular displacement of the first magnetic target track and to produce a first output signal. A second magnetic target track is disposed on the annular target body, and the second magnetic target track is spaced from the first magnetic target track. A second sensor is located adjacent to the second magnetic target track for sensing angular displacement of the second target track and is configured to produce a second output signal. 1. A vehicle wheel hub assembly comprising:an outer member configured to be mounted to a non-rotatable portion of the vehicle;an inner member rotatably supported in the outer member by a bearing, the inner member being configured to support a vehicle wheel for rotation about a central axis of the bearing;an annular target body coupled to the inner member for rotation with the inner member;a first magnetic target track disposed on the annular target body,a first sensor located adjacent to the first magnetic target track and configured to sense angular displacement of the first magnetic target track and to produce a first output signal;a second magnetic target track disposed on the annular target body, the second magnetic target track being spaced from the first magnetic target track; anda second sensor located adjacent to the second magnetic target track and configured to sense angular displacement of the second target track and to produce a second output signal.2. The vehicle wheel hub assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second magnetic target track is located radially inward of the first magnetic target track.3. The vehicle wheel ...

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Номер записи: 50
03-06-2021 дата публикации

Improved electronic distance recorder

Номер: US20210164803A1
Автор: Darren Parker, Jane PLOWMAN, Norman BALLARD, Richard Stanton, Robert Andrew Carr Shepheard
Принадлежит: Navman NZ Ltd

An electronic distance recorder configured to be coupled to a wheel hub of a vehicle, the electronic distance recorder comprising: means for determining distance travelled by the vehicle; means for storing a current vehicle odometer value; means for accruing the current vehicle odometer value based on the distance travelled by the vehicle; a receiver for receiving license data representative of a vehicle license issued for the vehicle; and an electronic display configured to display an indication of the validity of the vehicle license. Vehicle information recorders, communication devices and power generators are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 51
17-05-2018 дата публикации

Pulser ring mounting structure

Номер: US20180136248A1
Автор: Kineo Tomura, Yotaro Mori
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A pulser ring mounting structure includes: a wheel provided with a hub, the hub being journaled to a rear wheel axle; and a pulser ring, the pulser ring being mounted with respect to the wheel, the pulser ring being provided with an annular detected portion detected by a wheel speed sensor. In the pulser ring mounting structure, the pulser ring is provided with a rib, the rib extending to be located close to a receiving portion, the receiving portion being provided with respect to an outer surface of the hub.

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Номер записи: 52
10-06-2021 дата публикации

SENSORIZED SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING A WHEEL HUB UNIT AND A SUSPENSION UPRIGHT OR KNUCKLE, AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD AND WHEEL HUB UNIT

Номер: US20210170789A1
Автор: Bertola Maurizio, Cambiano Marco, Dorrestijn Igor, Galeazzi Alessandro, Gulli Carmelo
Принадлежит:

In a vehicle suspension assembly a sensorized system applied to a wheel hub unit, in which radially outer cylindrical surface of an outer ring of the wheel hub unit configured for coupling to a suspension upright or knuckle has four circumferential flats formed to be angularly spaced from each other on the radially outer lateral cylindrical surface, each flat delimiting a plane surface which extends axially over a pair of annular tracks for rolling bodies of the outer ring; each flat carries integrally a sensor module including a pair of extensometers positioned parallel to each other and each at the position of a respective annular track, orientated in a circumferential direction so as to extend along a circumferential development of the annular track; an electrical circuit picks up a signal from each sensor module and sends it to a data socket carried by the suspension upright or knuckle. 1. A vehicle suspension group , comprising a hub bearing unit , a suspension upright or knuckle for the hub bearing unit and a sensorized system for detecting mechanical stresses acting on the hub bearing unit; the hub bearing unit comprising a radially outer ring , a flanged hub inserted coaxial radially on the inside of the radially outer ring , on the side of a first end of the outer ring facing , in use , the outside of a vehicle , and a plurality of rolling bodies inserted within the outer ring to render the flanged hub rotatable with respect to the outer ring , stationary in use; characterised in that the sensorized system comprises , in combination:four flattenings arranged angularly spaced from one another on a radially outer lateral cylindrical surface of the outer ring, each flattening extending axially over at least one annular rolling track for said rolling bodies made on a radially inner lateral surface of the outer ring and being orientated in a circumferential direction transversally to an axis of symmetry (A) of the radially outer lateral cylindrical surface of ...

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Номер записи: 53
09-05-2019 дата публикации

Nut, in Particular Wheel or Axle Nut, Washer, Control Device for Wheel or Axle Nuts in Vehicles and Vehicle Provided Therewith

Номер: US20190139336A1
Автор: Lopes Carlos Eduardo, Paraizo Paulo Eduardo Barreto
Принадлежит: Maxin Wheels Germany Holding GmbH

A wheel nut or axle nut for vehicles, having a body, having a central threaded hole, having a peripheral wall, having an abutment face at a lower side, wherein the nut also has a plurality of wrench faces on the peripheral wall of the nut body for tightening or releasing the nut by a tool which cooperates with the wrench faces. In the body at least one recess is provided in which a sensor element is arranged, wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit. 1. A wheel nut or axle nut for vehicles; having a nut body , having a central threaded hole , having a peripheral wall , having an abutment face at a lower side of the nut and having a plurality of wrench faces on the peripheral wall of the nut body for tightening or releasing the nut by means of a tool which cooperates with the wrench faces , wherein at least one recess , in which a sensor element is arranged , wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit.2. A washer for wheel nuts or axle nuts for vehicles , having a disc body , having a central hole , having a peripheral wall , having an abutment face on a lower side of the disc body and having an abutment face on an upper side of the disc body , wherein at least one recess , in which a sensor element is arranged , wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit.3. The nut according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor element is arranged in the recess together with a casting compound or an adhesive claim 1 , wherein the casting compound or the adhesive preferably completely fills the recess around the sensor element.4. The nut according to claim 1 , wherein the wireless interface has a ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-06-2016 дата публикации

Condition monitoring system and method for monitoring a condition of a bearing unit for a vehicle

Номер: US20160152250A1
Автор: Julian Franchitti, Ramshy PATWARI
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A condition monitoring system (CMS) for vehicle bearing units, including at least one condition monitoring unit (CMU) for measuring at least one operating parameter of one bearing unit and a control unit for receiving and processing signals from the CMU. The control unit is configured to activate/deactivate the CMU(s) upon reaching at least one predetermined waypoint stored in a waypoint memory of the control unit. The CMS can be equipped with a waypoint setting unit for setting the at least one waypoint at which the CMU(s) shall be activated/deactivated and to store the waypoint in the waypoint memory. The waypoint setting unit processes route data includes data on at least a curviness of at least one route intended for vehicle travel. The processing includes extracting at least one route section within the curviness of the route within a predetermined range and setting the waypoint(s) within the extracted route section.

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Номер записи: 55
01-06-2017 дата публикации

Wheel Unit

Номер: US20170151829A1
Автор: Neutsch Christian
Принадлежит: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG

In order to improve a wheel unit for a bicycle, comprising a hub and a wheel rim, which is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation, wherein the hub and the wheel rim are connected to one another by spokes, it is proposed to arrange a brake disc and a sensor ring, which comprises a sensing region, on the hub and to position the sensing region between the brake disc and the spokes. 1. Wheel unit for a bicycle , comprising a hub and a wheel rim , which is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation , wherein the hub and the wheel rim are connected to one another by spokes ,a brake disc and a sensor ring, which comprises a sensing region, are arranged on the hub, and in that the sensing region is positioned between the brake disc and the spokes.2. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein supporting bars of the brake disc carry a brake ring of the brake disc.3. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the brake disc extends substantially in a brake disc plane and the spokes run substantially in a spoke surface claim 1 , wherein the sensing region is arranged between the brake disc plane and the spoke surface.4. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor ring is arranged on the hub between the brake disc plane and the spoke surface.5. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor ring extends substantially in a sensor ring plane which runs perpendicularly to a sensor ring axis.6. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing region runs in the sensor ring plane.7. Wheel unit according to claim 5 , wherein the sensing region runs transversely to the sensor ring plane.8. Wheel unit according to claim 5 , wherein the sensor ring stands out from the sensor ring plane in the sensing region.9. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor ring claim 1 , in the sensing region claim 1 , has a thickness which is based on the extent of the sensor ring in a direction that is axial relative to the axis of rotation and which is thicker than a ...

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Номер записи: 56
01-06-2017 дата публикации

Wheel Unit

Номер: US20170151833A1
Автор: Neutsch Christian
Принадлежит: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG

In order to improve a wheel unit for a bicycle, comprising a hub and a wheel rim, which is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation, wherein the hub and the wheel rim are connected to one another by spokes, it is proposed to arrange a brake disc and a sensor ring comprising a sensing region on the hub and to arrange the sensor ring adjacent to the brake disc. 1. Wheel unit for a bicycle , comprising a hub and a wheel rim , which is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation , wherein the hub and the wheel rim are connected to one another by spokes ,a brake disc and a sensor ring comprising a sensing region are arranged on the hub, and in that the sensor ring is arranged adjacent to the brake disc.2. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor ring is supported on the brake disc.3. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor ring is directly adjacent to the brake disc.4. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein an intermediate layer is arranged between the sensor ring and the brake disc.5. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the brake disc comprises a plurality of supporting bars claim 1 , which carry a brake ring.6. Wheel unit according to claim 5 , wherein N supporting bars are arranged on the brake disc and the arrangement of the supporting bars is rotationally symmetrical with respect to a rotation about a brake disc axis with an angle of 360°/N.7. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor ring extends substantially in a sensor ring plane running perpendicularly to a sensor ring axis.8. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in an unassembled state claim 1 , an inner region of the sensor ring is spaced from the sensor ring plane claim 1 , which is defined here by an outer region of the sensor ring.9. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the outer region of the sensor ring is arranged in a manner bearing against the brake disc under the action of a force.10. Wheel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 57
17-06-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Determining the Speed and Direction of Rotation of a Vehicle Wheel

Номер: US20210181228A1
Автор: Beyer Claus G., Frashure Timothy J., Zhou Nianqing, Zula Daniel P.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for determining the speed and direction of rotation of a wheel in a vehicle are provided. The system includes a tone wheel configured for rotation with the vehicle wheel and a wheel speed sensor facing the tone wheel. The sensor generates different pluralities of phase-shifted signals responsive to rotation of the tone wheel depending on the direction of rotation of the vehicle wheel. A controller receives one of the pluralities of phase-shifted signals from the sensor, receives a direction signal indicative of the direction of rotation of the vehicle wheel from a source other than the sensor, and associates the plurality of phase-shifted signals with the direction of rotation of the vehicle wheel indicated by the direction signal in a memory. 1. A system for determining the speed and direction of rotation of a wheel in a vehicle , comprising:a wheel speed sensor facing a tone wheel configured for rotation with the vehicle wheel, the wheel speed sensor configured to generate a first plurality of phase-shifted signals responsive to rotation of the tone wheel with the vehicle wheel in a first rotational direction and a second plurality of phase-shifted signals, different from the first plurality of phase-shifted signals, responsive to rotation of the tone wheel with the vehicle wheel in a second rotational direction; and, receive one of the first and second pluralities of phase-shifted signals from the wheel speed sensor;', 'receive a direction signal indicative of a current direction of rotation of the vehicle wheel from a source other than the wheel speed sensor; and,', 'associate the one of the first and second pluralities of phase-shifted signals with the current direction of rotation of the vehicle wheel indicated by the direction signal in a memory., 'a controller configured to'}2. The system of wherein the wheel speed sensor comprises a passive wheel speed sensor.3. The system of wherein the wheel speed sensor comprises an active wheel speed ...

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Номер записи: 58
07-06-2018 дата публикации

HUB UNIT HAVING BRAKE DISK

Номер: US20180154690A1
Автор: CHOI Jungnam
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a hub unit including a fixing shaft disposed along a rotation center shaft; a hub body rotatably disposed at the fixing shaft through a bearing and having space inside; a brake disk fixed in the hub body by a bracket and formed in a circumference direction on a basis of the fixing shaft; a fixing member where one side of which is fixed to the fixing shaft; a caliper formed at the other side of the fixing member and a part of the brake disk is inserted into the caliper; and a brake pad where both inside surfaces of the brake pad are contacted with both side surfaces of the brake disk. 1. A hub unit having a brake disk comprising:a fixing shaft disposed along a rotation center shaft;a hub body rotatably disposed at the fixing shaft through a bearing, the hub body having space inside;a brake disk fixed in the hub body by a bracket and formed in a circumference direction on a basis of the fixing shaft;a fixing member, wherein one side of the fixing member is fixed to the fixing shaft;a caliper formed at the other side of the fixing member, wherein a part of the brake disk is inserted into the caliper; anda brake pad, wherein both inside surfaces of the brake pad are configured to contact with both side surfaces of the brake disk.2. The hub unit of claim 1 , wherein:a body expansion portion is formed at the hub body, wherein an outer diameter of the body expansion portion is capable of becoming larger, andthe caliper is disposed inside the body expansion portion.3. The hub unit of claim 2 , wherein:one end of the fixing member is fixed to the fixing shaft,the other end of the fixing member extends toward outside in a radial direction in the body expansion portion, andthe brake disk is disposed in parallel with the fixing member and extends toward inside of the caliper.4. The hub unit of claim 2 , wherein:the body expansion portion and the fixing member are formed at a center portion of the fixing shaft in a longitudinal direction.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-06-2018 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Assembly for a Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20180156278A1
Автор: ALBL Johannes, FRISCH Michael
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A wheel bearing assembly for a motor vehicle. A roller bearing arranged in a wheel carrier, by which a wheel hub is rotatably mounted with respect to the wheel carrier. The wheel carrier is provided with a circumferential axial gap, and that at the rotary bearing ring of the roller bearing is formed an extension which is extending into the gap. 1. A wheel bearing assembly for a motor vehicle , comprising:a roller bearing arranged in a wheel carrier, a wheel hub is mounted rotatably with respect the wheel carrier, the wheel carrier is provided with a circumferential radial gap and at a rotary bearing ring of the roller bearing is formed an extension which is extending into the gap.2. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the circumferential gap is a groove introduced into the wheel carrier.3. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the wheel bearing assembly further comprises a fixed rotational speed sensor and a rotating and signal generating encoder claim 1 , which is arranged opposite the rotational speed sensor claim 1 , wherein the rotational speed sensor is arranged so that it extends inside the gap claim 1 , and wherein the encoder is arranged on the extension which is extending into the gap.4. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the extension is an axially projecting extension of a centrifugal disk arranged on the rotary bearing ring of the roller bearing.5. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the centrifugal disk is a component part of a cassette seal claim 4 , which is effective between the rotary ring and the fixed bearing ring of the roller bearing.6. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the rotational speed sensor is arranged in a bore of the wheel carrier.7. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein in the wheel carrier is created a drain hole leading to the gap. The invention relates to a wheel bearing assembly for a motor vehicle. ...

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Номер записи: 60
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Detection device for wheel hub assembly

Номер: US20200148001A1
Автор: Aurelien Mesnager, Daniele Duch, Marco Gernello
Принадлежит: SKF AB

Detection device for a wheel hub assembly provided with a rolling bearing, the detection device having a phonic wheel made of magnetized material and mounted on a rotating ring of the bearing, a shaped support element angularly constrained to the rotating ring of the bearing arranged directly between the phonic wheel and the rotating ring so as to angularly lock together the phonic ring and the rotating ring, and a sensor facing the phonic wheel; a protection device being integral with the rotating ring of the bearing so as to protect simultaneously both the phonic wheel and the sensor from external contaminants.

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Номер записи: 61
23-05-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB BEARING PROVIDED WITH A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE ROTATIONAL SPEED

Номер: US20190154721A1
Автор: FALOSSI Marco
Принадлежит:

A hub bearing for motor vehicles includes a rotatable hub and a bearing unit. The bearing unit has a radially outer ring, provided with respective radially outer raceways, a radially inner ring, provided with respective radially inner raceways, and a plurality of rolling bodies positioned between the corresponding inner and outer raceways. The hub bearing has an optical reading device for measuring the rotational speed of one of the hub or the radially inner ring. The optical reading device is mounted on the radially outer ring. 1. A wheel hub bearing for motor vehicles , comprising a rotatable hub and a bearing unit , the wheel hub bearing comprising:a radially outer ring, stationary, provided with respective radially outer raceways;a radially inner ring, rotatable, provided with respective radially inner raceways;a plurality of rolling bodies respectively accommodated between the inner and the outer raceways; andan optical reading device for detecting the rotational speed of one of the rotatable hub or the radially inner ring,wherein the optical reading device is mounted on the radially outer ring.2. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 1 , the optical reading device further comprising:a transmitter element configured to emit a light beam;a receiving element configured to receive a light beam reflected from the radially inner ring;an electronic component for the management and support of the transmitter element and the receiving element, the electronic component being housed on the radially outer ring; anda data cable for transmitting optical readings to a controller, the data cable being electrically connected to the electronic component.3. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 2 , wherein the electronic component is mounted on an axially inner edge of the radially outer ring.4. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 3 , wherein an end portion of the data cable is electrically connected to the electronic component claim 3 , andthe data cable is housed in ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Wheel End Apparatus With Electric Generator

Номер: US20200161898A1
Автор: Benjamin David Mortensen, Brian Bove, Cody Seibert, William Joseph Edwards
Принадлежит: Consolidated Metco Inc

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a wheel end apparatus for a vehicle is provided that includes a wheel hub assembly configured to be mounted to a spindle and a wheel hub of the wheel hub assembly. The wheel end apparatus includes a coil of wire and at least one magnet of the wheel hub assembly configured to move relative to one another with rotation of the wheel hub around the spindle. The wheel end apparatus includes a wheel end device operably coupled to the coil of wire to receive electrical power generated by relative movement of the coil of wire and the at least one magnet. Further, the wheel end apparatus includes communication circuitry operably coupled to the wheel end device and configured to wirelessly communicate wheel end device information with a wheel end monitoring device.

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Номер записи: 63
28-05-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL END TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR HUB BEARING INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20200164685A1
Автор: Oh James Sangyoung
Принадлежит: ICSN, Inc.

A wheel end temperature monitoring system, includes: a wheel end temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature of a hub bearing of a wheel of a trailer; and a main unit configured to receive a signal of the wheel end temperature sensor and transmit the received signal to the outside. 1. A wheel end temperature monitoring system , comprising:a wheel end temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature of a hub bearing of a wheel of a trailer; anda main unit configured to receive a signal of the wheel end temperature sensor and transmit the received signal to the outside,wherein the wheel end temperature sensor includes:an insertion part mounted to pass through a hub cap, extending to an oil filling space between the hub cap and a housing in a state in which the insertion part is mounted on the hub cap, and having a board accommodating space in an interior thereof;a thermal conduction cap provided at an end of the insertion part, formed of a metallic material, and contacting an outside and an inside of the board accommodating space;a cap part coupled to an upper side of the insertion part and configured to close a board accommodating space; anda sensor board accommodated in the board accommodating space of the insertion part, configured to measure temperature through heat conducted through the thermal conduction cap, and configured to transmit the measured temperature to the outside.2. The wheel end temperature monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising:a relay antenna configured to relay the signal of the temperature sensor to the main unit.3. The wheel end temperature monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the main unit transmits the received signal of the wheel end temperature sensor to at least any one of a vehicle gauge plate claim 1 , a registered signal reception device claim 1 , a registered mobile phone claim 1 , or an external control room.4. (canceled)5. A hub bearing assembly comprising:a hub bearing disposed to be concentric with a ...

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Номер записи: 64
28-05-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WITH DEVICE FOR AMPLIFYING A MAGNETIC SIGNAL

Номер: US20200166083A1
Автор: Missiaggia Giorgio
Принадлежит:

A wheel hub assembly for motor vehicles, provided with a hub and a bearing unit as well as a device for detecting a vehicle parameter, having an encoder and a magnetic sensor, there being arranged between the encoder and the speed sensor an amplification device for amplifying the magnetic signal, which is stationary and has a radially outer ferromagnetic ring facing the encoder and provided with a first lug and a radially inner ferromagnetic ring facing the encoder and provided with a second lug, said first lug and second lug being arranged facing the magnetic sensor on opposite sides, the amplification device being configured to collect the magnetic flux generated by the plurality of pole pairs of the encoder via the ferromagnetic rings and concentrate it towards the magnetic sensor by means of the first lug and the second lug. 1. An amplification device for amplifying a magnetic signal of an encoder , comprising:a radially outer ferromagnetic ring, the radially outer ferromagnetic ring having a first lug; anda radially inner ferromagnetic ring, the radially inner ferromagnetic ring provided with a second lug, wherein the first lug and the second lug are arranged opposite each other and configured to receive a magnetic sensor in a space defined by the first lug and the second lug, wherein the outer ferromagnetic ring and the inner ferromagnetic ring are not in contact and separated by an approximately constant width gap.2. A wheel hub assembly for motor vehicles , comprising:a hub; a radially outer ring,', 'at least one radially inner ring,', 'at least one row of rolling bodies between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring; and, 'a bearing unit comprising an encoder provided with a plurality of pole pairs and firmly fixed to a rotating component of the wheel hub assembly, and', 'the magnetic sensor, firmly fixed to a stationary component of the wheel hub assembly and disposed within the space, and, 'a detector, for detecting a vehicle parameter, ...

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Номер записи: 65
22-07-2021 дата публикации

SENSING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SENSING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210221172A1
Автор: HUR Joung Woo, JEON Chan Goo, KIM Young Tae
Принадлежит: ILJIN GLOBAL Co.,Ltd

A sensing device for vehicle includes a housing having an opening formed at one side thereof; a sensing part disposed inside the housing and configured to sense wheel-related information to generate a signal; an insert on which the sensing part is mounted and disposed in the housing through the opening; at least one connection part connected to the sensing part so as to supply power to the sensing part or to transmit the signal from the sensing part; a body coupled to the housing and formed of a first material such that a portion of the insert is embedded in the body; and a filling material provided to fill an inner space of the housing therewith and formed of a second material different from the first material. 1. A sensing device for vehicle , comprising:a housing having an opening formed at one side thereof;a sensing part disposed inside the housing and configured to sense wheel-related information to generate a signal;an insert on which the sensing part is mounted and disposed in the housing through the opening;at least one connection part connected to the sensing part so as to supply power to the sensing part or to transmit the signal from the sensing part;a body coupled to the housing and formed of a first material such that a portion of the insert is embedded in the body; anda filling material provided to fill an inner space of the housing therewith and formed of a second material different from the first material.2. The sensing device for vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a gap between an inner surface of the housing and the sensing part is filled with the filling material.3. The sensing device for vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the filling material covers at least a portion of the sensing part such that the sensing part is spaced apart from the body.4. The sensing device for vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sensing part comprises a sensor located at a front portion of the sensing part and configured to sense the wheel-related information claim 1 , andwherein a gap ...

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Номер записи: 66
30-07-2015 дата публикации

Wheel spoking systems and methods of manufacturing and installing wheel spokes

Номер: US20150210350A1
Автор: Assaf Biderman, Carlo Ratti, Christine Louise Outram
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Embodiments of hybrid sensor-enabled and autonomous electric wheels can include a plurality of systems and devices integrated into a single compact hub unit that can be retrofitted into numerous types of two-wheeled bicycles. In one embodiment, an electrically motorized bicycle wheel can include a wheel rim, a wheel hub having an electric motor, a battery pack and a control unit configured to control a drive torque of the electric motor, and a plurality of wheel spokes connecting the wheel rim to the wheel hub. The electric motor, the battery pack and the control unit can be positioned within the wheel hub of the electrically motorized bicycle wheel.

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Номер записи: 67
21-07-2016 дата публикации

DRIVEN WHEEL BEARING UNIT WITH INGEGRATED TORQUE MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20160207353A1
Автор: Koniger Florian, MOCK Christian, SCHMITT CHRISTIAN
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

The invention relates to a wheel bearing unit () for supporting a vehicle wheel which can be driven. This wheel bearing unit () includes a wheel hub () which forms a hollow space () and is rotatably supported by a wheel bearing () formed as a rolling bearing , wherein the wheel bearing is inserted () in a wheel carrier. Furthermore the wheel hub () is connected by a hub flange () to the vehicle wheel and reciprocally to the hub flange () by an end toothing () in positive engagement with a drive joint (). A measurement of a torque or a torsion takes place by a sensor () at an inner wall () of the hollow space () of the wheel hub (). 1. A wheel bearing unit for supporting a drivable vehicle wheel , comprising a wheel hub that forms a hollow space and is supported for rotation by a wheel bearing formed as a rolling bearing and supported in a wheel carrier , the wheel hub is connected to the vehicle wheel by a hub flange and on the opposite side relative to the wheel flange , the wheel hub meshes with a positive fit connection with a drive element by spur gearing and is secured with a non-positive-fit connection by a threaded connection , and for measuring a torque , a sensor module including at least one sensor , that determines torque at an inner wall of the hollow space of the wheel hub.2. The wheel bearing unit according to claim 1 , wherein the torque is determined through an inverse magnetostrictive effect on the inner wall.3. The wheel bearing unit according to claim 2 , wherein for determining the inverse magnetostrictive effect claim 2 , the at least one sensor is formed as a coil or semiconductor sensor and detects changed magnetic properties and is provided within the wheel hub.4. The wheel bearing unit according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one sensor used for detecting the changed magnetic properties is connected to evaluation electronics that together form a measurement device.5. The wheel bearing unit according to claim 4 , wherein a wireless signal ...

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Номер записи: 68
18-06-2020 дата публикации

MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200191817A1
Автор: Garrigues Kenneth, Horst John B.
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

A wheel speed sensor assembly includes a sensor housing configured to be disposed within a knuckle of a vehicle. The wheel speed sensor assembly further includes a wheel speed sensor sub-assembly that has at least one primary wheel sensor disposed within the sensor housing. The at least one primary wheel sensor is configured to provide data regarding wheel speed, and the at least one primary wheel sensor has at least one primary integrated circuit. The wheel speed sensor sub-assembly further includes at least one supplemental wheel sensor disposed within the sensor housing. The at least one supplemental wheel sensor is configured to provide data regarding wheel speed, and the at least one supplemental wheel sensor includes at least one supplemental integrated circuit. 1. A wheel speed sensor assembly comprising:a sensor housing configured to be disposed within a knuckle of a vehicle; anda wheel speed sensor sub-assembly including at least one primary wheel sensor disposed within the , the at least one primary wheel sensor configured to provide data regarding wheel speed, the at least one primary wheel sensor including at least one primary integrated circuit, and at least one supplemental wheel sensor disposed within the , the at least one supplemental wheel sensor configured to provide data regarding wheel speed, the at least one supplemental wheel sensor including at least one supplemental integrated circuit.2. The wheel speed sensor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least one primary carrier claim 1 , the at least one primary integrated circuit disposed within the at least one primary carrier.3. The wheel speed sensor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least one supplemental carrier claim 1 , the at least one supplemental integrated circuit disposed within the at least one supplemental carrier.4. The wheel speed sensor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a single cable coupled with the at least one primary ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-06-2020 дата публикации

Wheel Speed Sensor With Integrated Clamping Sleeve

Номер: US20200191820A1
Автор: Mason Jack Dunlap, Zhou Nianqing, Zula Daniel Peter
Принадлежит:

A wheel speed sensor includes a housing having a longitudinal axis. The housing receives a speed measurement instrument and faces an exciter ring upon insertion into an opening in a sensor mounting block spaced from the excite ring such that the instrument senses rotation of the exciter ring. A plurality of springs are mounted in the housing and project radially outwardly therefrom with at least a subset of the springs engaging a surface of the opening in the sensor mounting block. Each spring has first and second ends over molded by the housing and an intermediate section between the first and second ends spaced from a radially outer surface of the housing. 1. A wheel speed sensor , comprising:a housing having a longitudinal axis, the housing configured to receive a speed measurement instrument therein and to face an exciter ring upon insertion into an opening in a sensor mounting block spaced from the exciter ring such that the speed measurement instrument senses rotation of the exciter ring; and,a plurality of springs mounted in the housing and projecting radially outwardly from the housing, at least a subset of the plurality of springs configured to engage a surface of the opening in the sensor mounting block upon insertion of the housing into the opening, each of the plurality of springs having first and second ends over molded by the housing and an intermediate section between the first and second ends spaced from a radially outer surface of the housing.2. The wheel speed sensor of wherein the speed measurement instrument is over molded by the housing.3. The wheel speed sensor of wherein the housing defines a connector configured to receive an electric conductor that transmits signals generated by the speed measurement instrument.4. The wheel speed sensor of wherein the speed measurement instrument includes a pole piece claim 1 , a magnet disposed at one end of the pole piece and a coil surrounding the pole piece.5. The wheel speed sensor of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 70
25-06-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB TRANSMISSION UNIT FOR A WHEEL HUB OF A VEHICLE, WHEEL HUB, AND AN AUXILIARY DRIVEN VEHICLE

Номер: US20200198395A1
Автор: Piele Theodor
Принадлежит:

A wheel hub transmission unit for a wheel hub defining an axis of rotation includes a pinion hub carrier arranged concentrically with respect to the axis of rotation and onto which a pinion is mounted torsionally rigid to drive the wheel hub, a hub body arranged axially next to the pinion hub carrier and having an interior space, a transmission sleeve arranged concentrically inside the interior space and including a magnetically coded material that forms a measuring portion, a drive coupling via which the pinion hub carrier and the transmission sleeve are coupled, and an output coupling via which the transmission sleeve is coupled to the hub body such that the torque is detectable in the interior space by the measuring portion of the transmission sleeve by the magnetic properties of the magnetically coded material, wherein the magnetic properties change under the influence of the torque. 1. A wheel hub transmission unit for a wheel hub of a vehicle , the wheel hub defining an axis of rotation , the wheel hub transmission unit comprising:a pinion hub carrier arranged concentrically with respect to the axis of rotation and onto which at least one pinion is mounted torsionally rigid to drive the wheel hub;a hub body arranged axially next to the pinion hub carrier and including an interior space arranged concentrically with respect to the axis of rotation;the pinion hub carrier having a longitudinal end facing towards the hub body;a transmission sleeve arranged concentrically with respect to the axis of rotation inside of the interior space, including a magnetically coded material that forms a measuring portion of the transmission sleeve, and having a longitudinal end facing towards the pinion hub carrier;a drive coupling via which the pinion hub carrier with the longitudinal end of the pinion hub carrier facing towards the hub body and the transmission sleeve with the longitudinal end of the transmission sleeve facing towards the pinion hub carrier are coupled; andan ...

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Номер записи: 71
18-07-2019 дата публикации

SELF-GENERATING POSITIONING DETECTOR USING WHEEL ROTATION

Номер: US20190222098A1
Автор: ZENG Guanghai
Принадлежит:

A self-generating positioning detector using wheel rotation, comprising a positioning detection unit arranged at a vehicle hub and a power supply unit, wherein the positioning detection unit comprises a positioning module, a wireless communication module and a temperature sensor, the power supply unit comprises an electric generator having a hub-driven rotor and a stator rotating relatively; the input ends of the positioning module and the temperature sensor are electrically communicated with the output end of the electric generator, and the output ends of the positioning module and the temperature sensor are electrically communicated with the input end of the wireless communication module. The self-generating positioning detector using wheel rotation can conduct real-time positioning and monitoring for vehicles without power supply, detect temperature of wheel axles during running, and generate power for the positioning detection unit. The detector has a simple structure and is convenient to install. 1131111213212112122113. A self-generating positioning detector using wheel rotation , comprising a positioning detection unit () arranged at a vehicle hub () and a power supply unit , wherein the positioning detection unit () comprises a positioning module () , a wireless communication module () and a temperature sensor () , the power supply unit comprises an electric generator () having a rotor () and a stator () rotating relatively , and the rotor () is driven to rotate by the hub (); and{'b': 11', '13', '21', '12, 'the input ends of the positioning module () and the temperature sensor () are electrically communicated with the output end of the electric generator (), and the output ends of the positioning module and the temperature sensor are electrically communicated with the input end of the wireless communication module ().'}22113132125. The self-generating positioning detector using wheel rotation according to claim 1 , wherein the rotor () is fixed on a hub ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-08-2018 дата публикации

SENSING PART, SENSING UNIT, WHEEL SPEED SENSING DEVICE AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20180229550A1
Автор: YANG XIN
Принадлежит:

A sensing part, a sensing unit, a wheel speed sensing device and a vehicle using said wheel speed sensing device. The vehicle comprises a vehicle wheel and the wheel speed sensing device. The wheel speed sensing device is mounted on the vehicle wheel for timely detecting a speed of the wheel. The sensing device comprises a magnetic-field generating unit and the sensing unit. The sensing unit comprises a fixed part and a sensing part detachably provided on the fixed part. A snapping slot and a snapping part, which can be elastically snapped with each other or released from each other, are provided between the sensing part and the fixed part. The sensing part comprises a housing and a sensing circuit board secured by the housing. 1221112. A sensing unit for a wheel speed sensing device installed on a vehicle's wheel to real-timely detect the wheel speed , wherein the sensing unit comprises a fixed part and a sensing part () , the sensing part () is detachably provided on the fixed part , and a snapping slot () and a snapping part , which can be elastically snapped into or released from each other , are provided between the sensing part () and the fixed part.2202120110111202. The sensing unit for the wheel speed sensing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensing part comprises a housing () and a sensing circuit board () secured by the housing () claim 1 , the fixed part comprises a body portion () claim 1 , and the snapping slot () and the snapping part () are provided between the housing of the sensing part and the body portion.32022011011120110. The sensing unit for the wheel speed sensing device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the snapping part () is provided in one of the housing () and the body portion () claim 2 , and the snapping slot () is provided in the other of the housing () and the body portion ().420110200202. The sensing unit for the wheel speed sensing device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein one of the housing () and the body portion () is ...

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Номер записи: 73
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Insert molded article, manufacturing method for protective cover having sensor holder part, and manufacturing method for bearing device including the protective cover

Номер: US20160244040A1
Автор: Masayoshi Nakamura, Michiyuki Kamiji, Toshinari KOMAI
Принадлежит: Nakanishi Metal Works Co Ltd

There is provided a manufacturing method for a protective cover having a sensor holder part that maintains high reliability over the long term by increasing fixing strength between a cup-shaped main part and a synthetic resin through insert molding. A cup-shaped main part 1 A is positioned at one axial end of a bearing, press-fitted into an outer ring, and has a through hole 6 A, in a bottom 6 . The manufacturing method includes: a press working step of forming the cup-shaped main part 1 A by press working; and an injection molding step of performing injection molding with a nut 10 and the cup-shaped main part 1 A as insert articles for attachment of a magnetic sensor A to form a wrap-around portion 8 B extending radially outward on an inner side of the bottom 6 through the through hole 6 A at a sensor holder part 8 integrated with the nut 10 and the cup-shaped main part 1 A.

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Номер записи: 74
13-11-2014 дата публикации

WHEEL REACTION FORCE DETECTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140331790A1
Автор: NAGANO Hiroki, SHIMOYAMA Hiroshi
Принадлежит: FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A wheel reaction force detecting apparatus includes a mount fixed to a suspension device, a hub to which a wheel is fixed, a sensing unit including a cylinder disposed inside the hub and substantially coaxial with an axle of the wheel, and a component force detector to detect a component force on the wheel. The hub is rotatably supported around the axle with respect to the mount. The cylinder has a first end fixed to the mount and a second end connected to the hub with a hub bearing disposed therebetween. The component force detector is disposed on the cylinder in the sensing unit. The hub bearing includes an inner race fit on a sensitive unit and an outer race fit on the hub. A position of the outer race is adjustable in an axial direction of the axle with respect to the inner race. 1. A wheel reaction force detecting apparatus comprising:a mount fixed to a suspension device;a hub to which a wheel is fixed, the hub being rotatably supported around an axle of the wheel with respect to the mount;a sensing unit including a cylinder, the cylinder being disposed inside the hub and substantially coaxial with the axle, the cylinder having a first end fixed to the mount and a second end connected to the hub with a hub bearing disposed therebetween; anda component force detector to detect a component force on the wheel, the component force detector being disposed on the cylinder in the sensing unit,wherein the hub bearing includes an inner race connected to the sensing unit and an outer race being in contact with the hub, and a position of the outer race is adjustable in an axial direction of the axle with respect to the inner race.2. The wheel reaction force detecting apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe outer race in the hub bearing is movably fit in a receiving recession, the receiving recession is disposed inside the hub and substantially coaxial with the axle;the hub has an end opposite to the axle and includes a bearing pushing member screwed to an outer ...

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Номер записи: 75
09-09-2021 дата публикации

IN-WHEEL MOTOR WITH MOTOR POSITION SENSOR AND BRAKE SYSTEM

Номер: US20210276410A1
Автор: ISLAM Md Sariful, ISLAM Mohammad, LUTZ Christopher William, Ross Christian, SEBASTIAN Tomy
Принадлежит:

A vehicle wheel assembly comprises: a wheel for mounting a tire thereon; and an in-wheel motor mounted in the inner space of the wheel and comprising: a rotor connected to the wheel, wherein a magnet is mounted to a center portion of the rotor rotatably coupled with a bearing assembly and arranged at a rotation axis of the wheel, a stator configured to drive the rotor, a rotary sensor disposed in sensing relationship with the magnet mounted to the center portion of the rotor, the rotary sensor configured to be responsive to rotation of the magnet for generating a signal, and an electronic device comprising a circuit board and electronics; and a brake actuator configured to apply brake to the wheel or the rotor. The electronics mounted on the circuit board comprise a single electronic control unit configured to control both the in-wheel motor and the brake actuator. 1. A vehicle wheel assembly comprising:a wheel for mounting a tire thereon and having an inner space; a rotor connected to the wheel, wherein a magnet is mounted to a center portion of the rotor rotatably coupled with a bearing assembly and arranged at a rotation axis of the wheel,', 'a stator configured to drive the rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to be rotatable relative to the stator,', 'a rotary sensor disposed in sensing relationship with the magnet mounted to the center portion of the rotor, the rotary sensor configured to be responsive to rotation of the magnet for generating a signal, and', 'an electronic device comprising a circuit board and electronics mounted on the circuit board; and, 'an in-wheel motor mounted in the inner space of the wheel and configured to drivingly rotate the wheel, the in-wheel motor comprisinga brake actuator configured to apply brake to the wheel or the rotor,wherein the electronic device configured to control the in-wheel motor and the brake actuator is positioned in an inner cavity formed in the stator.2. The vehicle wheel assembly of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 76
17-09-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING DEVICE WITH ATTACHED SENSOR

Номер: US20150260590A1
Автор: HATAKEYAMA Wataru, Nishikawa Kentarou, Takahashi Toru
Принадлежит: NTN CORPORATION

A sensor-equipped wheel support bearing assembly capable of estimating an accurate load value without depending on the frequency of fluctuation that occurs in an input load, is provided. A vehicle-wheel bearing () is provided with a plurality of sensors () for detecting a load applied thereto. The vehicle-wheel bearing () is provided with a signal processor () for generating signal vectors from output signals of the sensors, a load calculation processor () for calculating a load acting on a wheel, based on the signal vectors, and an input load fluctuation detector () for detecting a fluctuation component of the input load which is included in the output signals of the sensors (). The load calculation processor () calculates the load by applying a load calculation scheme that shifts in accordance with the fluctuation component detected by the input load fluctuation detector (). 1. A sensor-equipped wheel support bearing assembly comprising:a wheel support bearing for rotatably supporting a vehicle wheel relative to a vehicle body structure, the bearing including: an outer member having an inner periphery formed with a plurality of rows of raceway surfaces; an inner member having an outer periphery formed with raceway surfaces that faces the respective raceway surfaces in the outer member; and a plurality of rows of rolling elements interposed between the facing raceway surfaces of the respective outer and inner members;a plurality of sensors provided in the wheel support bearing to detect a load acting on the wheel support bearing;a signal processor configured to process an output signal from the plurality of sensors to generate a signal vector;a load calculation processor configured to calculate a load acting on the wheel, based on the signal vector; andan input load fluctuation detector configured to calculate a fluctuation component of the input load which is included in the output signal from at least one of the plurality of sensors, whereinthe load calculation ...

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Номер записи: 77
30-07-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB

Номер: US20200238755A1
Автор: Carr Alan
Принадлежит:

A sensor is mounted to or embedded in a wheel hub. The sensor node includes a power source and a sensing device that detects and monitors at least one parameter associated with the wheel hub. The sensor node also includes a communication module that communicates via wireless communication signals and a processing device in communication with the sensing device and the communication module. The processing device collects data from the sensing devices, processes the data, and based on that processing, communicates information relating to the wheel hub to a remote server or network. A mesh network of multiple sensor nodes can be applied to multiple different wheel hubs on a vehicle and communicate with a central processing device. The processing device can thus monitor performance and/ or operation of each wheel hub. 2. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the sensing device comprises at least one of an accelerometer claim 1 , a gyroscope claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , and a pressure sensor.3. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a battery or a capacitor.4. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a generator.5. The sensor node of claim 4 , wherein the generator is a thermoelectric generator.6. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the sensor node is configured to be embedded into the oil fill plug of the wheel hub.7. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the sensor node is configured to be mounted to the outside of an inner portion of the wheel hub.8. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the sensor node is configured to be installed in the pocket of a wheel hub.9. The sensor node of claim 8 , wherein the sensor node is configured to be potted using an epoxy or potting compound into a wheel hub pocket.10. The sensor node of claim 1 , wherein the sensor node is embedded in a hubcap that is mounted on the hub.15. A method comprising:installing a sensor node on a first wheel hub of a vehicle, the installing ...

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Номер записи: 78
30-07-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE POWER DEVICE AND WHEEL BEARING DEVICE WITH GENERATOR

Номер: US20200238817A1
Автор: FUJITA Yasuyuki, KAWAMURA Mitsuo, Nishikawa Kentaro, YABUTA Hiroki, YADA Yuuji
Принадлежит: NTN CORPORATION

The vehicle power device includes: a wheel bearing including a stationary ring and a rotary ring; and a motor including a stator and a rotor. The stator and the rotor of the motor generator have a smaller diameter than that of an outer peripheral part of the brake rotor, and an entirety of the motor, excluding a mounting part to the hub flange, is located within an axial range between the hub flange and an outboard-side surface of a chassis frame component. An insulating layer is interposed between the stationary ring and the stator. 1. A vehicle power device comprising:a wheel bearing including a stationary ring and a rotary ring having a hub flange, the rotary ring being rotatably supported by the stationary ring via rolling elements, the hub flange being configured to be attached with a wheel of a vehicle and a brake rotor; anda motor including a stator attached to the stationary ring of the wheel bearing and a rotor attached to the rotary ring of the wheel bearing,wherein all or a part of the stator and the rotor has a smaller diameter than that of an outer peripheral part of the brake rotor, against which a brake caliper is pressed, and an entirety of the motor, excluding a mounting part to the hub flange, is located within an axial range between the hub flange and an outboard-side surface of a chassis frame component of the vehicle, andan insulating layer is interposed between the stationary ring and the stator.2. The vehicle power device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the motor is of an outer rotor type in which the stator is located on an outer periphery side of the wheel bearing claim 1 , and the rotor is located radially outside the stator.3. The vehicle power device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the motor is a motor generator capable of rotationally driving the wheel.4. The vehicle power device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the motor has a drive voltage for rotationally driving or a regeneration voltage of 60 V or lower.5. The vehicle power device as ...

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Номер записи: 79
07-09-2017 дата публикации

Nut, in Particular Wheel or Axle Nut, Washer, Control Device for Wheel or Axle Nuts in Vehicles and Vehicle Provided Therewith

Номер: US20170256105A1
Автор: Lopes Carlos Eduardo, Paraizo Paulo Eduardo Barreto
Принадлежит: Maxin Wheels Germany Holding GmbH

A nut, or a washer for a nut, in particular a wheel nut or axle nut for vehicles, having a body, having a central threaded hole, having a peripheral wall, having an abutment face at a lower side, wherein the nut also has a plurality of wrench faces on the peripheral wall of the nut body for tightening or releasing the nut by means of a tool which cooperates with the wrench faces. In order to be able to detect the loosening of wheel nuts or axle nuts of vehicles, and to indicate such loosening to a vehicle driver to avoid dangerous situations during driving, there is provided in the body at least one recess in which a sensor element is arranged, wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit. 1. A wheel nut or axle nut for vehicles , having a nut body , having a central threaded hole , having a peripheral wall , having an abutment face at a lower side of the nut and having a plurality of wrench faces on the peripheral wall of the nut body for tightening or releasing the nut by means of a tool which cooperates with the wrench faces , characterised by at least one recess , in which a sensor element is arranged , wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit.2. A washer for wheel nuts or axle nuts for vehicles , having a disc body , having a central hole , having a peripheral wall , having an abutment face on a lower side of the disc body and having an abutment face on an upper side of the disc body , wherein at least one recess , in which a sensor element is arranged , wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit.3. The nut according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor element is arranged in ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-09-2015 дата публикации

Sensor-equipped wheel bearing device

Номер: US20150267742A1
Автор: Kentarou Nishikawa, Toru Takahashi, Wataru HATAKEYAMA
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

A sensor-equipped wheel support bearing assembly is provided which performs high-accuracy load estimation without providing with another sensor, even in a state where a ground contact load on a wheel supported by the bearing is very low as compared to other wheels. The assembly includes: a plurality of sensor units ( 20 ) detecting a load on a wheel support bearing segment ( 100 ); sensor signal calculator ( 31 ) processing sensor signals (S) from the units; and load calculation processor ( 32 ) calculating a load on a road surface contact point on a wheel, based on the processed information. The processor ( 32 ) determines whether a target wheel is in a predetermined low load state, based on information of a detected load on a wheel other than the target wheel; and switches a load calculation scheme in accordance with a result of the determination to calculate a load on the wheel.

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Номер записи: 81
15-08-2019 дата публикации

AXLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190248180A1
Автор: Christ Armin, Hößle Florian, Kreiner Kerstin
Принадлежит:

An axle system includes an axle stub, a first connecting section and a second connecting section, wherein the axle stub is embodied on its outer side so as to be essentially rotationally symmetrical about a stub axis and has two ducts which extend parallel to the stub axis in certain regions, wherein the connecting sections lie in a connecting plane which is oriented orthogonally with respect to the stub axis, wherein the axle stub has an attachment region for securing a brake carrier which extends parallel to the connecting plane. 115.-. (canceled)16. An axle system , comprising:an axle stub;a first connecting section; anda second connecting section;wherein an outer side of the axle stub is substantially rotationally symmetrical about a stub axis and includes two ducts which extend parallel to the stub axis in at least certain regions;wherein the connecting sections lie in a connecting plane which is oriented orthogonally with respect to the stub axis;wherein the axle stub has an attachment region adapted to secure a brake carrier which extends parallel to the connecting plane;wherein the ducts each open into a connecting section; andwherein a minimum distance of the connecting sections from the attachment region is less than a third of the axle stub diameter in a region of the attachment region.17. The axle system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein a ratio of the minimum distance to the axle stub diameter is between 0.05 and 0.25.18. The axle system as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the ratio of the minimum distance to the axle stub diameter is between 0.1 and 0.2.19. The axle system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the axle stub has a flattened portion in a region of each connecting section.20. The axle system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the connecting sections extend within a first circle sector lying in the connecting plane claim 16 , wherein the circle sector extends with a first sector angle claim 16 , and wherein the first sector angle lies in a range from ...

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Номер записи: 82
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Assembly Having a Temperature-Measuring Device

Номер: US20160273581A1
Автор: Wallmeier Stefan, Weber Elmar
Принадлежит: SAF-HOLLAND GMBH

A wheel bearing assembly includes a wheel hub which is mounted on an axle element by at least one wheel bearing, and a temperature-measuring device, visible from outside the wheel bearing assembly, configured to measure and display the exceeding of a limit temperature in the wheel bearing, wherein the temperature-measuring device comprises at least two separate temperature-measuring elements, each of which is connected to the wheel bearing in a heat-conducting manner along a heat-conducting path and undergoes a visually identifiable change at a predetermined trigger temperature. The at least two temperature-measuring elements are disposed in such a way that, when the wheel bearing heats up, the elements heat up at different rates, and/or the temperature-measuring elements have different trigger temperatures. 115.-. (canceled)16. A wheel bearing assembly , comprising:a wheel hub mounted on an axle element by at least one wheel bearing; anda temperature-measuring device visible from outside the wheel bearing, and configured to measure and display the exceeding of a limit temperature in the wheel bearing;wherein the temperature-measuring device comprises at least two separate temperature-measuring elements, each of which is connected to the wheel bearing in a heat-conducting manner via a heat-conducting path and is configured to undergo a visually identifiable change at a predetermined trigger temperature; andwherein the at least two temperature-measuring elements at least one of have different trigger temperatures, and disposed such that the at least two temperature-measuring elements heat up at different rate as the wheel bearing heats up.171. The wheel bearing assembly as claimed in claim , wherein the temperature-measuring elements are configured to irreversibly change color when the trigger temperature is reached.18. The wheel bearing assembly as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the heat-conducting paths have different lengths claim 17 , and wherein one of the ...

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Номер записи: 83
20-09-2018 дата публикации

KNUCKLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180265126A1
Автор: Hasselt Patrick Alain, Lee Jae Kil, Lee Kyu Wan, Lim Dong Min
Принадлежит:

A knuckle apparatus for a vehicle suspension system, may include a bearing device having an assembly end portion protruding and extending from a center thereof; and a knuckle device having a plurality of brackets connected to a suspension system component, the brackets being coupled through the assembly end portion. 1. A knuckle apparatus for a vehicle suspension system , comprising:a bearing device having an assembly end portion protruding and extending from a center thereof; anda knuckle device having a plurality of brackets connected to a suspension system component, the brackets being coupled through the assembly end portion.2. The knuckle apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing device includes:a wheel hub having the assembly end portion protruding and extending from a center thereof; anda wheel bearing provided in the assembly end portion of the wheel hub.3. The knuckle apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the wheel hub has a flange formed at the center thereof while the assembly end portion is protrudingly formed from the flange claim 2 , and the flange has a recessed groove formed around the assembly end portion.4. The knuckle apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the bearing device further includes a locking ring configured to surround the assembly end portion and to be fitted to an extended end portion of the assembly end portion claim 2 , to lock the knuckle device coupled through the assembly end portion.5. The knuckle apparatus according to claim 4 , whereinthe assembly end portion has a plurality of fitting protrusions formed circumferentially on an external peripheral surface thereof at an end portion thereof to protrude therefrom; andthe locking ring has a plurality of fitting grooves formed on an internal peripheral surface thereof to correspond to the fitting protrusions.6. The knuckle apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the locking ring has a plurality of recessed grooves formed circumferentially on a side thereof.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 84
08-10-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for adding grease to a wheel bearing hub assembly

Номер: US20150283981A1
Автор: Marcus Stephen Bonner
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of adding grease to a wheel bearing hub assembly is provided. The present invention includes a wheel bearing greaser. The wheel bearing greater is a fluid conduit that allows a user to pump grease into a wheel bearing hub assembly. The fluid conduit includes a first end and a second end. The first end is formed to attach to a tube and the second end is insertable into an ABS sensor cavity of the wheal bearing hub assembly. Once the fluid conduit is inserted into an ABS sensor cavity, grease may be pumped into the wheel bearing hub assembly.

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Номер записи: 85
11-11-2021 дата публикации

IN-WHEEL WORKING DEVICE AND AUTOMOBILE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20210351679A1
Автор: Yang Hae Jun
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are an in-wheel working device and an automobile including the in-wheel working device. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, provided is an in-wheel working device including a rotation detection sensor coupled to a wheel bearing. The rotation detection sensor includes: a sensor stator coupled to an outer race of the wheel bearing; and a sensor rotor coupled to a hub of the wheel bearing. The sensor stator includes a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate having a surface on which a coil pattern made of a metal material is formed. 1. An in-wheel working device comprising:a wheel bearing comprising a hub that constitutes a body; anda rotation detection sensor coupled to the wheel bearing,wherein the wheel bearing comprises:an inner race coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the hub in a radial direction (R);an outer race spaced outward from the inner race in the radial direction (R); anda rolling body provided between the inner race and the outer race or between the hub and the outer race,wherein the rotation detection sensor comprises:a sensor stator coupled to the outer race; anda sensor rotor coupled to the hub,wherein the sensor stator comprisesa printed circuit board (PCB) substrate having a surface on which a coil pattern made of a metal material is formed.2. The in-wheel working device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor stator and the sensor rotor are spaced apart from each other in an axial direction (A) of the hub.3. The in-wheel working device of claim 1 , wherein the coil pattern comprises a plurality of line segment patterns extending in a radial direction of the PCB substrate.4. The in-wheel working device of claim 1 , wherein the coil pattern comprises a pattern repeated in a circumferential direction of the PCB substrate.5. The in-wheel working device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor stator further comprises a stator housing configured to accommodate the PCB substrate of the sensor stator.6. The in-wheel working device of ...

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Номер записи: 86
15-10-2015 дата публикации

SADDLE RIDING TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20150290971A1
Автор: SAGANE Kazunari
Принадлежит: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A saddle riding type vehicle driven by a straddling rider, comprises a wheel including a wheel member having an annular rim, and a hub formed centrally of the rim to have a through hole formed at a center of rotation, a bearing attached to an inner circumferential surface of the through hole, and a tire attached to the rim; a wheel support for rotatably supporting the wheel with an axle inserted in the through hole; a sensor rotor mounted on the hub using the inner circumferential surface of the through hole as reference; and a wheel speed sensor for detecting rotation of the sensor rotor. 1. A saddle riding type vehicle driven by a straddling rider , comprising: [ an annular rim, and', 'a hub formed centrally of the rim to have a through hole formed at a center of rotation of the hub,, 'a wheel member having'}, 'a bearing attached to an inner circumferential surface that defines the through hole, and', 'a tire attached to the rim;, 'a wheel including'}an axle inserted in the through hole;a wheel support for rotatably supporting the wheel with the axle;a sensor rotor mounted on the hub using the inner circumferential surface that defines the through hole as a reference; anda wheel speed sensor for detecting rotation of the sensor rotor.2. The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer including a projection projecting toward the hub, and a mount portion projecting in a direction away from the projection, the spacer being attached with an outer circumferential surface of the projection positionally adjusted to the inner circumferential surface that defines the through hole;wherein the sensor rotor has an annular shape projecting outward, and is mounted with an inner circumferential surface thereof positionally adjusted to an outer circumferential surface of the mount portion.3. The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising a dust seal in the through hole and disposed between an inner circumferential ...

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Номер записи: 87
06-10-2016 дата публикации

High Load Capacity Wheel Force Transducer

Номер: US20160288566A1
Автор: Cook David, Frohberg Daniel, Krueger Nicholas, Randall Kort
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

The disclosure is directed to a wheel force transducer mountable on a rotatable wheel in a machine, where the wheel force transducer includes an inner flange configured to be connected to an axle shaft of the machine, an outer flange configured to be connected to the wheel of the machine, a tube connected to the inner flange on one end and connected to the outer flange on the other end; and at least one force sensor mounted on the tube, where at least one force sensor is configured to provide data for at least one of the forces and moments subjected to the wheel. 1. A wheel force transducer mountable on a rotatable wheel in a machine , comprising:an inner flange configured to be connected to an axle shaft of the machine;an outer flange configured to be connected to the wheel of the machine;a tube connected to the inner flange on one end and connected to the outer flange on the other end; andat least one force sensor mounted on the tube, wherein the at least one force sensor is configured to provide data for at least one of forces and moments subjected to the wheel.2. The wheel force transducer according to claim 1 , further comprising:a wall flange arranged inside the tube.3. The wheel force transducer according to claim 2 , wherein the wall flange is located closer to the outer flange with respect to the inner flange.4. The wheel force transducer according to claim 2 , wherein the wall flange includes at least one hole to guide wires from the sensors.5. The wheel force transducer according to claim 1 , wherein a width of the outer flange is equal to or thicker than a width of the inner flange.6. The wheel force transducer according to claim 1 , wherein the inner flange is configured to be mechanically coupled with an axle shaft flange of the axle shaft.7. A wheel force measurement system claim 1 , comprising:an inner flange configured to be connected to an axle shaft of a machine;an outer flange configured to be connected to a wheel;a tube connected to the inner ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-12-2014 дата публикации

Arrangement of a wheel hub connected to a constant velocity joint provided with a flexible seal device

Номер: US20140376848A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Morello Fausto, Serafini Andrea
Принадлежит:

An arrangement including a portion of a radially outer lateral surface of an inner ring of wheel hub on which an annular step is formed on the side of a constant velocity joint. The step is an L-shaped fold of a sleeve portion of a first shield that is protrudingly mounted, a flange portion of which shield radially extends so as to protrude towards an outer ring of a wheel hub, in front of a flange portion of a second shield; the L-shaped fold defines, with a wing thereof, a tubular element arranged straddling wheel hub and an outer ring of the constant velocity joint, which has a free end supporting an annular seal; an annular signal generating insert completely covers a face of the flange portion where it is provided with a shallow recess defining, together with the L-shaped fold, a thrust shoulder for mounting the first shield. 1361. An arrangement of a wheel hub () connected to constant velocity joint () provided with a seal device () , comprising:{'b': 14', '5', '8', '3', '3', '10', '6, 'a sealing assembly () disposed between an inner ring () and an outer ring () of the wheel hub () and extends straddling between the wheel hub () and an outer ring () of the constant velocity joint ();'}{'b': 14', '16', '21', '17', '117', '5', '18', '118', '11', '22', '23', '24', '18', '16', '6', '19', '19', '17', '40', '21', '41', '40', '5', '40', '6', '18', '43', '17', '5', '18', '6', '32', '3', '6', '5, 'i': 'b', 'wherein the sealing assembly () comprises a first shield () and a second shield () anchored by means of their respective sleeve portions (, ) to the inner ring () and to the outer ring of the wheel hub, respectively, and having each a respective flange portion (, ) that radially extends to protrude from the sleeve portion and towards the other shield, and an annular sealing element () supported by one of the first and second shields and having a plurality of annular sealing lips (, , ) that cooperate with the other shield; the flange portion () of the first shield ...

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Номер записи: 89
03-09-2020 дата публикации

Methods for wireless communication with vehicles adapted to be at least partially powered by a human

Номер: US20200277021A1
Автор: Assaf Biderman, Carlo Ratti, Christine Louise Outram
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Methods for wirelessly communicating with vehicle adapted to be at least partially powered by a human are disclosed. An example method may include transmitting data from a device remote from the vehicle and configured to communicate with the vehicle, receiving the data at the vehicle, and configuring a parameter of the vehicle based on the data.

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Номер записи: 90
20-10-2016 дата публикации

HYBRID SENSOR-ENABLED ELECTRIC WHEEL AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, MULTI-HUB WHEEL SPOKING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLING WHEEL SPOKES

Номер: US20160304158A1
Автор: Biderman Assaf, Outram Christine Louise, Ratti Carlo
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of hybrid sensor-enabled and autonomous electric wheels can include a plurality of systems and devices integrated into a single compact hub unit that can be retrofitted into numerous types of two-wheeled bicycles. In one embodiment, an electrically motorized bicycle wheel can include a wheel rim, a wheel hub having an electric motor, a battery pack and a control unit configured to control a drive torque of the electric motor, and a plurality of wheel spokes connecting the wheel rim to the wheel hub. The electric motor, the battery pack and the control unit can be positioned within the wheel hub of the electrically motorized bicycle wheel. 1. A system for controlling a vehicle adapted to be at least partially powered by a human , the system comprising:a control unit connected to the vehicle, the control unit operable to continuously control the vehicle; anda wireless communication protocol device connected to the vehicle, the wireless communication protocol device operable to wirelessly receive an input from a wireless device remote from the vehicle to be used by the control unit to control the vehicle.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is a smartphone.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is mountable to the vehicle.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the input is based on a user-selected operational mode.5. The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the operational mode includes an energy regeneration mode.6. The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the input is used to determine an amount of assistance or resistance required at any given time to continuously control the vehicle in response to an indication of a force input by the user.7. The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the operational mode is selected from a multiple of operational modes and the multiple of operational modes includes a locked mode.8. The system as recited in claim 7 , wherein the control unit configures a ...

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Номер записи: 91
26-09-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART, BEARING DEVICE INCLUDING THE PROTECTIVE COVER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING THE SENSOR HOLDER PART

Номер: US20190293122A1
Автор: JOGAN Yutaka, NAKAMURA Masayoshi
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

A protective cover is molded through injection molding of a synthetic resin and includes a disc part, a sensor holder part protruding inward from the disc part, and a protruding part protruding inward from the disc part and being continuous with the sensor holder part. The disc part includes a separation wall which is thinner than other portions of the disc part and separates a magnetic encoder and a magnetic sensor from each other. The protruding part has, at the inward-side face thereof, a gate mark caused by the injection molding. The protruding part is provided with, at the outward-side face thereof, a thickness reduction part extending inward so as to be close to the gate mark. 1. A protective cover having a cup shape , for use in a bearing device , the bearing device including:a bearing including, on an outer peripheral surface thereof, an inner ring having an inner ring raceway surface; an outer ring, on an inner peripheral surface thereof, having an outer ring raceway surface; and a rolling element rolling between the inner ring raceway surface and the outer ring raceway surface;a magnetic encoder including N poles and S poles, which are alternately arranged at regular intervals in a circumferential direction, the magnetic encoder being located at an inward-side end portion of the bearing and fixed to the inner ring; anda magnetic sensor being opposed to magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder, for detecting rotation of the magnetic encoder,the protective cover being configured to be mounted to the outer ring so as to seal the inward-side end portion of the bearing, a disc part made of a synthetic resin;', 'a sensor holder part made of the synthetic resin and protruding inward from the disc part; and', 'a protruding part made of the synthetic resin, protruding inward from the disc part to be continuous with the sensor holder part,, 'the protective cover comprisingthe protective cover being molded through injection molding of the synthetic resin,the disc part ...

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Номер записи: 92
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Wheel Sensor

Номер: US20180304679A1
Автор: Broadfield Gary
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A wheel loosening sensor () configured to detect loosening of a wheel of a vehicle, the wheel loss sensor comprising: a transmitter; a battery (), wherein the transmitter and the battery are within a water tight housing () that is permanently sealed, and wherein at least two electrical terminals () are exposed at an exterior of the housing, the transmitter being configured to receive electrical power from the battery and transmit a signal when the at least two electrical terminals are disconnected; an electrically conductive element () biased away from the at least two electrical terminals and configured to electrically connect the two electrical terminals when the bias is overcome. 1. A wheel loosening sensor configured to detect loosening of a wheel of a vehicle , the wheel loss sensor comprising:a transmitter within a water tight housing that is permanently sealed, and wherein at least two electrical terminals are exposed at an exterior of the housing, the transmitter being configured to transmit a signal when the at least two electrical terminals are disconnected;an electrically conductive element biased away from the at least two electrical terminals and configured to electrically connect the two electrical terminals when the bias is overcome.2. A sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive element comprises a disc spring configured to bias the electrically conductive element away from the at least two terminals.3. A sensor according to claim 2 , wherein one or more spring elements of the disc spring are configured to contact the at least two electrical terminals when the bias is overcome.4. A sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive element is mounted on a backing plate.5. A sensor according to claim 4 , wherein the backing plate comprises one or more of; stainless steel; a polycarbonate; and an extruded metal material.6. A sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising a gasket secured to the housing ...

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Номер записи: 93
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Wheel End Assembly for a Tire Inflation System and the Tire Inflation System Made Therewith

Номер: US20180304700A1
Автор: FALLS SHAD J., FOOR William J., LEWARK CHRISTOPHER P., Sidders Jason M.
Принадлежит: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC

A wheel end assembly for a tire inflation system includes a sealing ring disposed on an axle housing. The sealing ring includes a conduit formed therethrough in fluid communication with a conduit formed through a hub. The hub is rotatably disposed on the axle housing adjacent the sealing ring. An inner rotary seal is disposed between the sealing ring and the hub. An outer rotary seal is disposed between the sealing ring and the hub. The hub conduit is in fluid communication with the sealing ring conduit via an area between the inner rotary seal and the outer rotary seal. A bearing seal is disposed between the sealing ring and the hub. The bearing seal is disposed outboard of the outer rotary seal. The inner rotary seal, the outer rotary seal, and the bearing seal are each in sealing contact with the sealing ring.

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Номер записи: 94
02-11-2017 дата публикации

Quick Replace Axle

Номер: US20170313129A1
Автор: Garrett Seth
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A quick replace axle for use on the non-drive axles of a vehicle comprising an outer sleeve and an inner axle wherein the inner axle fits into the outer sleeve and is held in place with a plurality of secure pins. The quick replace axle may also be hydraulic and may include a disk break assembly or a drum break assembly. 1. A quick replace axle for the non-drive axles of a vehicle comprising:an outer sleeve, and an inner axle;the outer sleeve capable of being attached to a vehicle in the location where a wheel axle assembly would be located by an attachment means such as a weld or bolts;the outer sleeve further comprising a plurality of holes in the outer sleeve such that a secure pin can pass from a first side of the outer sleeve and continue to pass through an opposite side of the outer sleeve;wherein the secure pin comprises a main shaft with a length at the end of the and a head region, whereby the head region may comprise a bend in the main shaft or a larger head portion and further comprises a hole that passes through the main shaft perpendicularly to the length of the main shaft to allow a cotter pin to pass through the hole in the main shaft in order to prevent the secure pin from being removed without the removal of the cotter pin;the inner axle comprises an axle length and a spindle at a first end of the inner axle to which a wheel assembly is attached;the wheel assembly comprising an inner bearing, inner cup, hub with studs to attach a wheel, an outer cup, outer bearing, washer, nut, and seal. andthe axle length comprises a plurality of holes that align with the plurality of holes in the outer sleeve such that the secure pin can pass from the outside of the outer sleeve, through the inside of the outer sleeve, through the axle length, and continue to pass through the opposing side of the outer sleeve, so that the inner axle can be attached to the outer sleeve.2. The quick replace axle of wherein outer sleeve is made up of a single sleeve that extends from ...

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Номер записи: 95
01-11-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL SUPPORTING ROLLING BEARING UNIT

Номер: US20180313708A1
Автор: Gunji Daisuke, HAMADA HIROKI, HIKIDA Masafumi, KAWAHARA Hiroshi, Matsuda Yasuyuki
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

A vehicle wheel supporting rolling bearing unit includes a stationary side bearing ring member, a rotation side bearing ring member, and plural rolling elements. The rotation side bearing ring member is provided with a first acceleration sensor, a second acceleration sensor, and a third acceleration sensor which are fixed on a virtual plane orthogonal to a center axis of the rotation side bearing ring member. The first acceleration sensor and the second acceleration sensor are arranged on a virtual line passing through a rotation center of the rotation side bearing ring member with a same distance from the rotation center while detection directions thereof are directed in a radial direction and are opposite to each other in the radial direction. The third acceleration sensor is arranged such that a detection direction thereof is non-parallel to the detection directions of the first acceleration sensor and the second acceleration sensor. 1. A vehicle wheel supporting rolling bearing unit comprising:an outer diameter side bearing ring member having an outer ring raceway on an inner peripheral surface;an inner diameter side bearing ring member having an inner ring raceway on an outer peripheral surface; anda plurality of rolling elements rollably provided between the outer ring raceway and the inner ring raceway,wherein one of the outer diameter side bearing ring member and the inner diameter side bearing ring member is a stationary side bearing ring member which is supported and fixed to a suspension device and non-rotatable in a use state, and the other bearing ring member is a rotation side bearing ring member which is coupled and fixed to a vehicle wheel and is configured to rotate together with the vehicle wheel, andwherein a part of the rotation side bearing ring member is provided with at least three acceleration sensors including a first acceleration sensor, a second acceleration sensor, and a third acceleration sensor which are fixed on a virtual plane ...

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Номер записи: 96
16-11-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER AND BEARING DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER

Номер: US20170326914A1
Автор: KOMAI Toshinari
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a protective cover, comprising an inner ring with an inner ring track surface A on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface A on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing with rolling elements between the inner ring track surface A and the outer ring track surface A; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing and fixed to the inner ring ; and a magnetic sensor that is fixed to the outer ring , a cup-shaped protective cover press-fitted into the outer ring to cover the magnetic encoder and intervene between the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor is formed by performing cold press molding of an austenitic stainless steel plate material with a nickel content of 8.5 to 13 weight %. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a bearing having at least an inner ring, an outer ring, and a rolling element, the inner ring having an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface the outer ring having an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface, and the rolling element being between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface;a support member having a cylindrical part and an annular part;a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing, fixed to the inner ring, and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in the circumferential direction, the magnetic encoder being fixed to the annular part of the support member, the cylindrical part of the support member being fixed to the inner ring;a magnetic sensor that is fixed to the outer ring so as to be opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect the rotation of the magnetic encoder; anda cup-shaped protective cover being press-fitted into the outer ring to cover the magnetic encoder and intervene between the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor,wherein the protective cover is formed by performing cold press molding of an ...

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Номер записи: 97
03-12-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB ROLLING BEARING UNIT WITH A SIGNAL EMITTER ON A HIGHER AREA OF AN INNER RING WITHIN A SEALING CAP HAVING A PROTRUSION FOR SECURING A SENSOR

Номер: US20150343841A1
Автор: Eichelmann Frank, Heiss Ralf, Kaiser Andreas, Lang Jonas, LANGER Roland, MOCK Christian
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A roller riveting assembled hub bearing unit, the inner ring () of which has a radially elevated region for resolving production problems during the roller riveting process. For such a hub bearing unit, an optimal sensor arrangement, such as that required for rotational speed detection for example, is to be provided without having to accept disadvantages with rotational speed detection, sealing and strength optimization of the inner ring (). A signal emitter () is arranged axially flush in a flat manner on the side of the vehicle on a higher area of the inner ring (). A cover () axially covers the wheel hub () on the vehicle side. The detection of the movement of the signal emitter () takes place in the axial direction through the cover (). To accommodate the sensor, the cover () comprises a protrusion () which is axially opposite the signal emitter (), which can be arranged radially within the outer ring () either partially or completely. An axially short design, which additionally implies a protected sensor in a cover (), is provided. 1. A wheel bearing unit comprising an inner ring that can rotate together with a wheel hub , the inner ring is mounted by a roller riveted connection on the wheel hub in order to pre-tension a row of rolling bodies relative to an outer ring , a raised area of the inner ring adjacent to the roller riveted connection is raised radially above an outer rolling body raceway of the inner ring , a signal emitter is arranged flat on the raised area axially on the vehicle side , and movement of the signal emitter is detected by a sensor axially opposite the signal emitter on a cover and the cover has a protrusion for accommodating the sensor.2. The wheel bearing unit according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is fixed on the outer ring and covers the wheel hub axially on the vehicle side.3. The wheel bearing unit according to claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is arranged essentially radially within the outer ring.4. The wheel bearing unit ...

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Номер записи: 98
15-11-2018 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING UNIT

Номер: US20180326782A1
Автор: Becker Andreas, Happ Alexander, Koniger Florian
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

The invention relates to a wheel bearing unit including a wheel hub. The wheel hub has an integrally formed wheel flange at one end and an inner ring which can be rotated together with the wheel hub. The inner ring is secured on the wheel hub by a rolling rivet connection in order to pretension a row of rolling elements relative to an outer ring. The wheel bearing unit also has an encoder, which is provided on the inner ring and extends radially in the direction of the outer ring, and a protective cover which is secured to the outer ring in order to close and seal annular openings that are formed between the outer ring and the wheel hub. A cylindrical mounting section of the protective cover is pressed into a cylindrical press-in portion of the outer ring, and a shielding section extends from the cylindrical assembly portion inwards in a radial direction (R). A base section is provided which adjoins the shielding section in order to cover an inner-side end of the wheel hub, and a sealing element is provided on a circumferential surface, which faces away from the outer ring, of the cylindrical assembly portion. The sealing element is formed such that a part of the sealing element protrudes from the mounting section in the axial direction (R) in order to form a sealing lip which is pressed axially onto a section of the outer ring in order to sealingly rest against this section. 112. A wheel bearing unit comprising a wheel hub having on one end thereof , an integral wheel flange , an outer ring , a row of rolling bodies , an inner ring that rotates together with the wheel hub , the inner ring is mounted by a rolling rivet collar on the wheel hub and pre-tensions the row of rolling bodies relative to the outer ring , an encoder on the inner ring that extends radially in a direction of the outer ring , a protective cover that is fixed on the outer ring in order to close and seal ring-shaped openings that are formed between the outer ring and the wheel hub , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 99
24-10-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF HUB

Номер: US20190322131A1
Автор: YU Zhiyuan, Zhou Ruixiao
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A device for controlling the temperature of a hub includes a hub bearing mounted at a central hole of the hub, an axle mounted in the central hole through the hub bearing, an end cover mounted on a wheel disc outside the hub bearing, a temperature sensor, a water return passage, a motor, a turbine, a water storage tank, a water outlet passage, a wind driven generator, a rectifier, a battery, a controller and other components, wherein the water storage tank is arranged inside the axle and connected to the water outlet passage and the water return passage, the water passages are arranged inside the axle and connected to fluid, the turbine is arranged at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the turbine is driven by the motor at the bottom of the water storage tank. 1. A device for controlling the temperature of a hub , comprising:a hub bearing, an axle, an end cover, a water return passage, a motor, a turbine, a water storage tank, and a water outlet passage, wherein the hub bearing is mounted at a central hole of the hub, the axle is mounted in the central hole through the hub bearing, and the end cover is mounted on a wheel disc outside the hub bearing, the water storage tank is arranged inside the axle and connected to the water outlet passage and the water return passage, the water outlet passage and the water return passage are connected fluidly, the turbine is arranged at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the turbine is driven by the motor at the bottom of the water storage tank.2. The device for controlling the temperature of a hub according to claim 1 , further comprises:a wind driven generator inside the axle with a hollow structure and a rectifier connected with the wind driven generator, wherein the center of the axle is connected to an outer side of the surface of the wheel disc, and wherein the wind driven generator is connected to the motor and drives the operation of the motor.3. The device for controlling the temperature of a hub according ...

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Номер записи: 100