Patents by Inventor Yasuo Hojo

Yasuo Hojo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8337350
    Abstract: A power transmission unit in which an inspection and tuning of an electric motor can be carried out easily. In the power transmission unit, a rotor of the electric motor is arranged between a first shaft of an input side and a second shaft of an output side, and in which the first shaft, the second shaft, and the rotor are integrally connected at least in a rotational direction. The first shaft is connected with the rotor, and the first shaft is also connected with the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin AW Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuma Kakinami, Yasuo Hojo, Masahiro Kojima, Ryuji Ibaraki, Atushi Tabata, Satoru Kasuya, Masashi Kito
  • Patent number: 7988573
    Abstract: A control device includes an arrangement for deriving an input torque input to a belt-type continuously variable transmission based on a control amount of a first actuator. The continuously variable transmission includes a first actuator that is provided on a one movable sheave side, that presses the one movable sheave toward one fixed sheave, and that can generate a belt pinching pressure on the one movable sheave side, and a second actuator and a torque cam that are provided on the other movable sheave side, that press the other movable sheave toward the other fixed sheave, and that can generate a belt pinching pressure on the other movable sheave side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Ryuji Ibaraki, Hiroaki Kimura, Yasuo Hojo
  • Patent number: 7803076
    Abstract: A belt type continuously variable transmission is provided with two pulley shafts arranged in parallel a predetermined distance apart from each other, a movable sheave provided on each pulley shaft and being able to slide in an axial direction thereof, a fixed sheave arranged on each pulley shaft so as to face the moveable sheave, the fixed sheave and the movable sheave that face each another on each pulley shaft together forming a groove therebetween, and a belt wound around the grooves. At least one of the movable sheaves and a motor serving as a driving source for the moving sheave are integrally provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Yasuo Hojo, Hiroaki Kimura, Ryuji Ibaraki
  • Patent number: 7753814
    Abstract: A belt type continuously variable transmission in which a pulley shaft is supported by bearings provided at two positions that are apart from each other in an axial direction of the pulley shaft and a supply oil passage for supplying hydraulic fluid to a pulley hydraulic chamber includes a radial direction oil passage that is formed in the pulley shaft, the radial direction oil passage is formed on an outside of an area between the two positions. Also, one of the bearings is provided near the radial direction oil passage and on an outer surface side of a cylinder member whose inner surface side forms the pulley hydraulic chamber for a movable sheave that is fixed to the pulley shaft. With this structure, concentration of stress on the radial direction oil passage can be avoided, and therefore strength of the pulley shaft can be secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hirofumi Nozawa, Ryuji Ibaraki, Takuya Okada, Yasuo Hojo
  • Patent number: 7670244
    Abstract: A power transmission system having an input member (6) and an output member (2) for transmitting power, and an oil pump (7) for discharging oil by a relative rotation between a first (8, 70) and a second rotary members (9, 87, 88) which is driven by the power transmitted between the input member (6) and the output member (2), characterized in that: the input member (6) and the first rotary member (8, 70) are connected with each other in a power transmittable manner, and the output member (2) and the second rotary member (9, 87, 88) are connected with each other in a power transmittable manner; and characterized by comprising: a transmission member (11, 13, 76, 77) for connecting the first and the second rotary members in a power transmittable manner; and a control valve (9, 87, 88) for controlling a power transmission state between the first and the second rotary members, by controlling a discharge condition of the oil pump (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Ryuji Ibaraki, Yasuo Hojo, Hitoshi Nomasa
  • Patent number: 7632201
    Abstract: A hybrid drive apparatus including an input shaft; a first motor and a second motor; a power distributing planetary gear; an intermediate transmission shaft; and a partition wall provided between a motor part including the first motor and the second motor and a transmission part including the transmission such that the intermediate shaft passes through the partition wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignees: Aisin AW Co., Ltd., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shigeki Takami, Tomoo Atarashi, Hirotaka Yata, Makoto Iwanaka, Takuma Kakinami, Yasuo Hojo, Masahiro Kojima, Ryuji Ibaraki, Atsushi Tabata, Yuji Iwase, Tooru Matsubara, Hiroyuki Shibata
  • Publication number: 20090227416
    Abstract: A power transmission unit in which an inspection and tuning of an electric motor can be carried out easily. In the power transmission unit, a rotor of the electric motor is arranged between a first shaft of an input side and a second shaft of an output side, and in which the first shaft, the second shaft, and the rotor are integrally connected at least in a rotational direction. The first shaft is connected with the rotor, and the first shaft is also connected with the second shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takuma Kakinami, Yasuo Hojo, Masahiro Kojima, Ryuji Ibaraki, Atsushi Tabata, Satoru Kasuya, Masashi Kito
  • Publication number: 20080287251
    Abstract: A power transmission system having a positive displacement pump which is driven by a prime mover, and an output member which is driven by a fluid discharged from the positive displacement pump, characterized by comprising a rotational direction switching mechanism for switching a rotational direction of the output member between forward direction and backward direction. The rotational direction switching mechanism comprises a mechanism for switching a direction of a torque applied to the output member through the fluid between forward direction and backward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Yasuo Hojo, Ryuji Ibaraki, Hitoshi Nomasa
  • Publication number: 20070249440
    Abstract: A belt type continuously variable transmission in which a pulley shaft is supported by bearings provided at two positions that are apart from each other in an axial direction of the pulley shaft and a supply oil passage for supplying hydraulic fluid to a pulley hydraulic chamber includes a radial direction oil passage that is formed in the pulley shaft, the radial direction oil passage is formed on an outside of an area between the two positions. Also, one of the bearings is provided near the radial direction oil passage and on an outer surface side of a cylinder member whose inner surface side forms the pulley hydraulic chamber for a movable sheave that is fixed to the pulley shaft. With this structure, concentration of stress on the radial direction oil passage can be avoided, and therefore strength of the pulley shaft can be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hirofumi Nozawa, Ryuji Ibaraki, Takuya Okada, Yasuo Hojo
  • Publication number: 20070191178
    Abstract: A power transmission system having an input member (6) and an output member (2) for transmitting power, and an oil pump (7) for discharging oil by a relative rotation between a first (8, 70) and a second rotary members (9, 87, 88) which is driven by the power transmitted between the input member (6) and the output member (2), characterized in that: the input member (6) and the first rotary member (8, 70) are connected with each other in a power transmittable manner, and the output member (2) and the second rotary member (9, 87, 88) are connected with each other in a power transmittable manner; and characterized by comprising: a transmission member (11, 13, 76, 77) for connecting the first and the second rotary members in a power transmittable manner; and a control valve (9, 87, 88) for controlling a power transmission state between the first and the second rotary members, by controlling a discharge condition of the oil pump (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Ryuji Ibaraki, Yasuo Hojo, Hitoshi Nomasa
  • Publication number: 20070117664
    Abstract: A belt type continuously variable transmission is provided with two pulley shafts arranged in parallel a predetermined distance apart from each other, a movable sheave provided on each pulley shaft, and being able to slide in an axial direction thereof, a fixed sheave arranged on each pulley shaft so as to face the moveable sheave, the fixed sheave and the movable sheave that face each another on each pulley shaft together forming a groove therebetween, and a belt wound around the grooves. At least one of the movable sheaves and a motor serving as a driving source for the moving sheave are integrally provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Yasuo Hojo, Hiroaki Kimura, Ryuji Ibaraki
  • Publication number: 20070107960
    Abstract: A hybrid drive apparatus including an input shaft; a first motor and a second motor; a power distributing planetary gear; an intermediate transmission shaft; and a partition wall provided between a motor part including the first motor and the second motor and a transmission part including the transmission such that the intermediate shaft passes through the partition wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicants: AISIN AW CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shigeki Takami, Tomoo Atarashi, Hirotaka Yata, Makoto Iwanaka, Takuma Kakinami, Yasuo Hojo, Masahiro Kojima, Ryuji Ibaraki, Atsushi Tabata, Yuji Iwase, Tooru Matsubara, Hiroyuki Shibata
  • Patent number: 7137475
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Patent number: 7117970
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Patent number: 7100467
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Patent number: 7048669
    Abstract: The transmission is constructed with a first ring gear and a third ring gear that are firmly connected. A second ring gear and a third carrier are also firmly connected. A second sun gear and a third sun gear are also firmly connected. An input shaft is connectable to a first carrier via a first clutch. The input shaft is connectable to a first sun gear via a second clutch. A third clutch is disposed between the first carrier and a second ring gear. The first carrier is connectable to the second ring gear and the third carrier via the third clutch. A first brake is provided between the first sun gear and a transmission case. A second brake is provided between the transmission case and the first ring gear as well as the third ring gear. A third brake and a one-way clutch are provided in parallel between the first carrier and the transmission case. A fourth brake is provided between the transmission case and the second sun gear as well as the third sun gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Atsushi Tabata, Terufumi Miyazaki, Yasuo Hojo, Akira Hoshino
  • Patent number: 7044881
    Abstract: An automatic transmission includes a first rotating element provided by a sun gear of a second planetary gear set, a second rotating element provided by coupling carriers of the second planetary gear set and a third planetary gear set to each other, a third rotating element provided by coupling ring gears of the second and third planetary gear sets to each other, and a fourth rotating element provided by a sun gear of the third planetary gear set. The second and third planetary gear sets are combined with a first planetary gear set so that the automatic transmission can provide seven forward gear stages by changing a combination of two engaging elements, such as clutches and brakes, for coupling or stopping the corresponding rotating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Atsushi Tabata, Yasuo Hojo, Akira Hoshino, Terufumi Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 7029416
    Abstract: An automatic transmission includes a first rotating element provided by coupling a sun gear of a second planetary gear set and a carrier of a third planetary gear set to each other, a second rotating element provided by coupling a carrier of the second planetary gear set and a ring gear of the third planetary gear set to each other, a third rotating element provided by a ring gear of the second planetary gear set, and a fourth rotating element provided by a sun gear of the third planetary gear set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Terufumi Miyazaki, Yoshihiro Iijima, Atsushi Tabata, Yasuo Hojo, Akira Hoshino
  • Publication number: 20050233842
    Abstract: A control device includes an arrangement for deriving an input torque input to a belt-type continuously variable transmission based on a control amount of a first actuator. The,continuously variable transmission includes a first actuator that is provided on a one movable sheave side, that presses the one movable sheave toward one fixed sheave, and that can generate a belt pinching pressure on the one movable sheave side, and a second actuator and a torque cam that are provided on the other movable sheave side, that press the other movable sheave toward the other fixed sheave, and that can generate a belt pinching pressure on the other movable sheave side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Ryuji Ibaraki, Hiroaki Kimura, Yasuo Hojo
  • Patent number: 6948582
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu