A lay-shaft assembly for use in a vehicle transmission, including a lay-shaft which is rotatable around a central axis, a first gearwheel rotatable around the lay-shaft and the central axis, a second gearwheel fixedly connected to the lay-shaft and rotatable with the lay-shaft around the central axis, and a clutching assembly rotatable around the lay-shaft and the central axis. The clutching assembly includes a driven gearwheel and clutching mechanism for selectively coupling the rotation of the driven gearwheel to either the first gearwheel or the second gearwheel. The clutching assembly has a first axial end and a second axial end opposite the first axial end. The first gearwheel and the second gearwheel are arranged on a part of the lay-shaft extending from the first axial end of the clutching assembly.

A lay-shaft assembly for use in a vehicle transmission, including a lay-shaft which is rotatable around a central axis, a first gearwheel rotatable around the lay-shaft and the central axis, a second gearwheel fixedly connected to the lay-shaft and rotatable with the lay-shaft around the central axis, and a clutching assembly rotatable around the lay-shaft and the central axis. The clutching assembly includes a driven gearwheel and clutching mechanism for selectively coupling the rotation of the driven gearwheel to either the first gearwheel or the second gearwheel. The clutching assembly has a first axial end and a second axial end opposite the first axial end. The first gearwheel and the second gearwheel are arranged on a part of the lay-shaft extending from the first axial end of the clutching assembly.

A rotational coupling device drives an output synchronous with either of two inputs. The device includes a hub disposed about an axis and an output member supported on the hub for rotation about the axis. First and second input members disposed about the hub are configured to rotate in first and second rotational directions and at first and second speeds, respectively, with at least one of the directions and speeds differing. A clutch member is disposed axially between the input members and coupled to the output member. An electromagnet is on an opposite side of the second input member relative to the clutch member. When the electromagnet is deenergized, the clutch member engages the first input member and the output member rotates with the first input member. When the electromagnet is energized, the clutch member engages the second input member and the output member rotates with the second input member.

A rotational coupling device drives an output synchronous with either of two inputs. The device includes a hub disposed about an axis and an output member supported on the hub for rotation about the axis. First and second input members disposed about the hub are configured to rotate in first and second rotational directions and at first and second speeds, respectively, with at least one of the directions and speeds differing. A clutch member is disposed axially between the input members and coupled to the output member. An electromagnet is on an opposite side of the second input member relative to the clutch member. When the electromagnet is deenergized, the clutch member engages the first input member and the output member rotates with the first input member. When the electromagnet is energized, the clutch member engages the second input member and the output member rotates with the second input member.

Some embodiments are directed to a gearing assembly including a rotary input member, a rotary output member and a gearing arrangement between the input member and the output member selectively engageable to effect a driving engagement between the input member and the output member through at least a first torque connection having a first gear ratio and a second torque connection having a second gear ratio. One of the rotary input member and the rotary output member includes a first shaft and the first torque connection includes a first dog clutch including a dog hub having a hub set of teeth and a surrounding dog ring including a ring set of teeth. The hub and ring sets of teeth are radially projecting and mutually engageable. The dog hub is mounted on the first shaft so as to allow axial movement of the dog hub relative to the shaft.

A transmission device for a hybrid vehicle including: a plurality of shift dog clutches each arranged to selectively engage the movable side gear of one of the shift gear rows with the other of the main shaft and the counter shaft; a main clutch disposed between the internal combustion engine and the main shaft; a first motor gear disposed to be raced with respect to a motor output shaft connected to the motor, and constantly interlocked with the main shaft; a second motor gear disposed to be raced with respect to the motor output shaft, and constantly interlocked with the counter shaft; a motor dog clutch arranged to selectively engage one of the first and second motor gears with the motor output shaft; and a controller configured to control actuations of the shift dog clutch, the main clutch, and the motor dog clutch.

A transmission device for a hybrid vehicle including: a plurality of shift dog clutches each arranged to selectively engage the movable side gear of one of the shift gear rows with the other of the main shaft and the counter shaft; a main clutch disposed between the internal combustion engine and the main shaft; a first motor gear disposed to be raced with respect to a motor output shaft connected to the motor, and constantly interlocked with the main shaft; a second motor gear disposed to be raced with respect to the motor output shaft, and constantly interlocked with the counter shaft; a motor dog clutch arranged to selectively engage one of the first and second motor gears with the motor output shaft; and a controller configured to control actuations of the shift dog clutch, the main clutch, and the motor dog clutch.

The invention relates to a drive mechanism for a pool cleaner (101). Rotation from a turbine assembly (201) is transmitted to a pair of rear wheels. A first wheel (104.1) is forwardly driven. The second wheel (104.2) is switch between corresponding forward rotation and rearward rotation. An axle (109) of the first wheel (104.1) includes a coaxial shaft which rotatably supports a sleeve that carries the second wheel (104.2). The reverse transmission is effected by a double-sided dog clutch member (117) slidably between a pair of clutch gears (118, 119) freely rotatable on a rotating lay shaft (111). A first clutch gear (118) is connected for reverse rotation and a second clutch gear (119) for forward rotation of the sleeve carrying the second wheel (104.2). A switching mechanism includes a movably mounted lever arm (122) engaging the double-sided clutch member (117) with a cam follower engaging a cam formation (116) carried on an independently supported control gear (115) in mesh with a worm gear (114) on the lay shaft (111). The lever arm includes a yoke (120) at one end located in a central groove (121) around the double-sided dog clutch member (117). The other end of the lever is pivotably connected to the chassis (102). The turbine assembly (201) has a flow path from an inlet to an outlet (204) through one side of the housing and an eccentrically mounted rotor (203). The rotor (203) has a circular array of turbine blades supported between end plates (208) with each blade having an inner edge (210) that is spaced radially outwardly from an axis of the rotor (203) defining a central cavity between the blades.

Under the condition that the rotation speed of a first rotating shaft is higher than that of a second rotating shaft, supported portions go through right-handed helical flutes to perform an engaging operation. Under the condition that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft is lower than that of the second rotating shaft, the supported portions go through left-handed helical flutes to perform the engaging operation. In a releasing operation, the supported portions go through the right-handed helical flutes to release a clutch mechanism under the condition that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft is lower than that of the second rotating shaft, and the supported portions go through the left-handed helical flutes to release the clutch mechanism under the condition that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft is higher than that of the second rotating shaft.

Under the condition that the rotation speed of a first rotating shaft is higher than that of a second rotating shaft, supported portions go through right-handed helical flutes to perform an engaging operation. Under the condition that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft is lower than that of the second rotating shaft, the supported portions go through left-handed helical flutes to perform the engaging operation. In a releasing operation, the supported portions go through the right-handed helical flutes to release a clutch mechanism under the condition that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft is lower than that of the second rotating shaft, and the supported portions go through the left-handed helical flutes to release the clutch mechanism under the condition that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft is higher than that of the second rotating shaft.