Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Douglas Anthony Hughes

Brandon Dennis Biller

Matthew Richard Busdiecker

Dale Arden Stretch

Mark Allan Juds

Jim Kevin Spring

James Edward McCarthy, Jr

Matthew James Fortini

Jesse Drummond

Petr Liskar

Sarah E Behringer

Nicholas Peter Gillette

Witt Thanom

Peter J Theisen

Andrei Dan Radulescu

Otto Schultheis

Michael J Campbell

Michael E Coates

Amogh Vilas Kank

Jiri Cecrle

James Kevin Spring

Nathan DeVille

Mustafa Huseyin

Kevin Snyder

Kyle Crayne

Joshua Kreucher

Jana Malatincova

Filip Marek

James J Malone

Nathan Paul Deville

Exhaust gas recirculation pump () for an internal combustion engine that includes an electric motor () disposed within a housing (). A Roots device () is coupled to the electric motor () and includes a housing () defining an internal volume () in which rotors () are disposed and are connected to the electric motor (). The electric motor housing () includes a coolant path () formed therein which extends from a coolant inlet () to a coolant outlet (), both coupled to an engine coolant circulation system. The housing includes an oil path () formed therein. The oil path includes an oil inlet () extending to at least one oil outlet (). The oil inlet and outlet are coupled to an engine oil circulation system wherein the oil path () lubricates bearings () and a transmission assembly () of the exhaust gas recirculation pump ().

EGR pump system and control method of EGR pump

A method of operating an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pump for an internal combustion engine including: providing an EGR pump assembly including an electric motor coupled to a roots device having rotors, the EGR pump assembly operably connected to the internal combustion engine; providing a system controller; providing an EGR control unit linked to the EGR pump assembly; sending a speed command from the system controller to the EGR control unit; determining if a motor temperature and a module temperature are within a predetermined target; outputting a desired speed signal; determining if a motor speed is within a predetermined target; determining if a motor voltage is within a predetermined target; and outputting a current to the electric motor controlling the speed of the electric motor and regulating an EGR mass flow rate.

An EGR pump system includes an EGR pump assembly including an electric motor assembly coupled to a transmission assembly. A roots device is coupled to the electric motor through the transmission assembly. The roots device includes a housing defining an internal volume and rotors are disposed in the internal volume and connected to the transmission assembly. An EGR locking mechanism is attached to the EGR pump assembly. The EGR locking mechanism is selectively connected to the transmission assembly locking the transmission assembly and preventing rotation of the rotors.

EGR pump locking mechanism and method to lock EGR pump rotating group during engine braking

A valvetrain suitable for an internal combustion engine of a type that includes a combustion chamber, a moveable valve having a seat formed within the combustion chamber, and a camshaft. The valvetrain includes a rocker arm assembly having a rocker arm and an electrical device that either configures the rocker arm assembly or provides position feedback for a part of the rocker arm assembly. The valvetrain includes a framework that fits around a spark plug tube while holding a component of a circuit that includes the electrical device in a position adjacent the rocker arm assembly. The position may place the component in contact with or very close to the rocker arm assembly. This framework structure may effectively utilize the available space under a valve cover while facilitating correct positioning of the component in relation to the rocker arm assembly.

Auxiliary framework for electrically latched rocker arms

A method of operating exhaust gas recirculation pump for an internal combustion engine including: providing an EGR pump assembly including an electric motor coupled to a roots device having rotors, the EGR pump operably connected to an internal combustion engine; providing an EGR control unit linked to the EGR pump assembly; providing sensors linked to the EGR control unit; determining if a motor speed is within a predetermined target in step Swherein when motor speed=predetermined target then; determining if a motor torque is within a predetermined target in step Swherein when motor torque=predetermined target then; determining if a motor temperature is within a predetermined target in step Swherein when motor temperature=predetermined target then; and maintaining operation of the exhaust gas recirculation pump.

An exhaust gas recirculation pump system for an internal combustion engine includes an EGR gas source and an electric motor assembly. A roots device is coupled to the electric motor. The roots device includes a housing defining an internal volume wherein the housing includes a radial inlet port receiving the EGR gas source and an outlet port expelling the EGR gas from the housing. Rotors are disposed in the internal volume and connected to the electric motor. A transmission housing is attached to the housing. The transmission housing includes journals formed therein receiving bearings that support the rotors on only a single end of the rotors.

EGR pump system with overhung rotors

A method of operating exhaust gas recirculation pump for an internal combustion engine including: providing an EGR pump assembly including an electric motor coupled to a roots device having rotors, the EGR pump operably connected to an internal combustion engine; providing an system controller; providing an EGR control unit linked to the EGR pump assembly; sending a speed command from the system controller to the EGR control unit; determining if a motor temperature and module temperature is within a predetermined target; outputting a desired speed signal; determining if a motor speed is within a predetermined target; determining if a motor voltage is within a predetermined target; and outputting a current to the electric motor controlling the speed of the electric motor and regulating an EGR mass flow rate.

A method of operating an exhaust gas recirculation pump for an internal combustion engine including: providing an EGR pump assembly including an electric motor coupled to a roots device having rotors, the EGR pump operably connected to an internal combustion engine; providing an EGR control unit lined to the EGR pump assembly; providing sensors linked to the EGR control unit; determining if a motor speed is within a predetermined target (step SI), wherein when the motor speed is within the predetermined target then; determining if a motor torque is within a predetermined target (step S) wherein when the motor torque is within the predetermined target then; determining if a motor temperature is within a predetermined target (step S) wherein when the motor temperature is within the predetermined target then; maintaining operation of the exhaust gas recirculation pump.

An internal combustion engine includes a valvetrain having a rocker arm assembly including a rocker arm on which a latch pin is mounted. An actuator for the latch pin, including an electromagnet, is mounted separately from the rocker arm. Therefore, the rocker arm is able to move independently from the electromagnet. The electromagnet is operative to cause the latch pin to actuate through magnetic flux following a magnetic circuit that passes through the rocker arm. Mounting the electromagnet apart from the rocker arm allows wires powering the electromagnet to be held in relatively static positions. The magnetic circuit is arranged to bring magnetic flux into the latch pin, or a co-acting part, within the volume of the rocker arm. This enables a compact design that is suitable for installation in engines where the available space under the valve cover may be very limited.

Non-contacting actuator for rocker arm assembly latches

A hydraulically-actuated device comprises a self-contained fluid reservoir comprising a tank for receiving a fluid, a reservoir port, and a flexible diaphragm. An actuation member comprises a hydraulically actuated piston in a cylinder. A pump case comprises an inlet port and an outlet port, the inlet port in fluid communication with the reservoir port, and the outlet port in fluid communication with the actuation member. A pump is within the pump case. The pump can be a reversible pump. The flexible diaphragm can flex in to the fluid reservoir when the pump transfers a fluid from the fluid reservoir to the actuation member and can flex away from the fluid reservoir when the pump transfers fluid from the actuation member to the fluid reservoir. The flexible diaphragm can hermetically seal a fluid within the fluid reservoir and have a second side in communication with atmospheric pressure.

Hydraulically actuated differential

An internal combustion engine includes a cam-actuated rocker arm assembly with a solenoid-actuated latch that provides for cylinder deactivation or variable valve actuation. The solenoid has an inductance that varies significantly in relation to the position of a latch pin as it translates between latching and non-latching configurations. A sensor is positioned to monitor a current or a voltage in a circuit that includes the solenoid. Diagnostic information relating to the operation of the rocker arm assembly is determined by comparing data collected from the sensor over a first period to data collected from the sensor over a second period.

Electrically latching rocker arm assembly having built-in OBD functionality

A method of operating an internal combustion engine of a type that has a combustion chamber, a moveable valve having a seat formed in the combustion chamber, a camshaft on which a cam is mounted, and a rocker arm assembly having a rocker arm and a cam follower configured to engage the cam as the camshaft rotates. The method includes obtaining rocker arm position data, using the rocker arm position data to obtain camshaft position information, and using the camshaft position information in an engine management operation.

Control based on magnetic circuit feedback

A method of operating an internal combustion engine that includes a valvetrain having a rocker arm assembly including a rocker arm on which a latch pin is mounted. An actuator for the latch pin, including an electromagnet, is mounted separately from the rocker arm. Rocker arm position information is obtained by gathering and analyzing data relating to a current or voltage in an electrical circuit that is operative to power the electromagnet. The rocker arm position information is used to perform a diagnostic.

OBD based on magnetic circuit feedback

An internal combustion engine includes a cam-actuated rocker arm assembly with a solenoid-actuated latch that provides for cylinder deactivation or variable valve actuation. The solenoid is in a position where its inductance varies significantly in relation to the position of a latch pin as it translates between latching and non-latching configurations. A sensor is positioned to monitor a current or a voltage in a circuit that includes the solenoid. The sensor data is analyzed to provide diagnostic information relating to the operation of the rocker arm assembly.

A valvetrain includes a rocker arm assembly having an electromagnetic latch housed in a chamber formed by a rocker arm. The chamber may be a retrofit hydraulic chamber. A flux shifting bi-stable latch provides a sufficiently compact design. Isolation of the magnetic elements within the rocker arm chamber may provide protection from metal particles carried by oil in an operating environment for the rocker arm assembly. Wiring connections to the rocker arms may be made through spring posts on the rocker arms. Connection to the rocker arms may be made with springs that can endure the rapid motion induced by the rocker arms. A wiring harness for the rocker arms may attach to hydraulic lash adjusters of the rocker arm assemblies. The rocker arm assemblies and their wiring may be formed into a unitary module that facilitates installation.

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Novi, MI, United States of America

Douglas Anthony Hughes