Abstract:
In an automatic transmission control device of the invention configured to start an increase in engagement pressure of a start-up engagement element, when a determination threshold value for determining that a turbine rotational speed has reduced is reached or exceeded, the determination threshold value when a selection operation from a non-traveling range to a traveling range is made before a prescribed period of time from starting of an engine has elapsed, is increased and set greater than the determination threshold value when the selection operation is made after the prescribed period of time has elapsed. Accordingly, a reduction in the turbine rotational speed can be accurately determined, and thus it is possible to suppress torque fluctuations, occurring owing to engagement of a second brake, which is the start-up engagement element.
Abstract:
A compact hub-embedded multi-stage transmission is provided which is implemented to achieve multi-stage shifting by using a multi-stage planetary gear set having a one stage or two or more stages and a double one-way clutch in order to impart an overrunning function during inertial travel, and at the same time, to allow rapid shifting to be made even with a small force for manipulating a shift lever by means of use of a forced shift function even in a driven travel state. Accordingly, product marketability can be maximized, and rapid shifting can be made even with a small force for manipulating a shift lever by means of use of a forced shift function even in a driven travel state, thereby considerably improving shifting accuracy.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a powertrain for a hybrid type motor vehicle comprising a driving/receiving machine (20), a thermal engine (10), a speed variation device (14) including an engine epicyclic gear train (24) with a sun gear (34) and a crown (44), each connected to engine shaft (12) by a controlled clutch (26, 28) and to a fixed part (42) of the powertrain by a one-way clutch (30, 32) and a planet gear carrier (48), another machine epicyclic gear train (58) comprising a sun gear (56), a crown (66) and a planet gear carrier (60) connected to a device (79) for motion transmission to a drive axle (16), and a rotating motion transmission track for the link between the engine shaft and the motion transmission device. The invention, motion transmission track (90, 124) comprises a controlled link (80, 94, 134) between engine shaft (12) and at least one of elements (48, 56, 60, 66) of one of epicyclic gear trains (24, 58).
Abstract:
A differential gear unit for motor vehicles comprises a housing and, therein, a differential gear mechanism (8), two coaxial gear mechanisms and two controllable friction clutches, the coaxial gear mechanisms transmitting an additional torque to one or other axle shaft according to the degree of engagement of the friction clutches. In order for it also to be possible for very high forces to be absorbed in long-term operation with very low installation space and wear, the coaxial gear mechanisms have in each case one internal gear which is connected fixedly in terms of rotation to one side of the associated friction clutch, and one sun gear which is connected fixedly in terms of rotation to the respective output element, and the second element of each coaxial gear mechanism is a sun gear, and a third element is configured as an annular gear which has an external toothing system which meshes with the first element and an internal toothing system which meshes with the second element.
Abstract:
A differential locking device (10) includes a differential (12) having a differential housing (13) coaxial with a pair of axle shafts (30,32). The differential housing (13) includes a pair of side gears (26, 28) splined to the pair of axle shafts (30, 32) and a plurality of pinion gears (22) which engage the side gears (26,28). A locking collar (44) splined to one of the axle shafts (30) is sildable between an unlocked position and a locked position. A hydraulic piston (54) applies pressure to the locking collar (44) to actuate the locking collar (44) to the locked position, wherein teeth (46) on the locking collar (44) engage corresponding teeth (50) on the differential housing (14) thereby fixing the differential housing (14) for rotation with the locking collar (44) and thus the side gears (26,28). The resulting differential locking device is compact and can be engaged or disengaged quickly.
Abstract:
A vehicle driveline having an axle assembly with an input pinion, which is configured to receive a rotary input, a input ring gear, which is meshingly engaged with the input pinion, a first output member, a second output member and a power distribution system. The first output member is configured to drive a first vehicle wheel on a first side of a vehicle. The second output member is configured to drive a second vehicle wheel on a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side. The power distribution system is driven by the input ring gear and distributes drive torque between the first and second output members. The power distribution system includes a first continuously variable transmission. A method for operating a vehicle driveline is also provided.
Abstract:
A differential lock mechanism is provided for use in an axle assembly having a differential, an input member and first and second axles. A lock sleeve is co-axially disposed about the first axle, with the lock sleeve being rotatable with the first axle and laterally movable relative to the first axle. A lock collar is co-axially disposed about the lock sleeve and is laterally movable between outboard and inboard positions. A biasing member biases the lock sleeve toward the rotatable carrier and a lock fork is engaged with the lock collar. The lock fork is operable for moving the lock collar between the outboard and inboard positions. The lock collar is disengaged with the rotatable carrier when the lock collar is in the outboard position and is engaged with both the rotatable carrier and the lock sleeve when the lock collar is in the inboard position.
Abstract:
A drive axle assembly comprises a carrier member having a trunnion outwardly extending from the carrier member, an output shaft axially outwardly extending from the carrier member, a differential assembly including a differential case supported for rotation within the carrier member and a side gear rotatably mounted about the output shaft, a clutch collar non-rotatably coupled thereto and configured to selectively drivingly engage the side gear, and an annular clutch actuator for axially moving the clutch collar between a first position and a second position. The clutch collar drivingly engages the side gear in power transmitting relationship in the first position, while the clutch collar is disengaged from the side gear in the second position.
Abstract:
A differential gear, comprising a first releasable lock (42, 44) between a crown wheel (14) and the one drive shaft, a second, releasable lock (66, 68) between the crown wheel (14) and a differential housing (24), and a third releasable lock (74, 76) between the differential housing (24) and fixed vehicle part (26). The second and third locks are designed to be opened and locked alternately with one another. It is thereby possible to achieve drive shafts rotating in opposite directions to one another on the left and right side of the vehicle and thereby to achieve a center swiveling of the vehicle when the first lock (42, 44) is simultaneously kept in the locked position.
Abstract:
A transmitting torque limiting apparatus, used in a power transmitting apparatus, includes side gears (40) and side gears piece (42) one of which are axially shiftable. The side gears (40) and the side gear pieces (42) respectively have first engaging teeth (60a) and second engaging teeth (60b) each being provided with a pressure angle (Alpha). Due to such pressure angle, when an excessive torque is inputted into the power transmitting apparatus, a thrust force (F1) is generated for disengaging the engagement between the first engaging teeth (60a) and second engaging teeth (60b). Thus, inputting of the excessive torque into the power transmitting apparatus can be limited.