A driving force distributing device includes a single pump for supplying control hydraulic pressure to each of first and second hydraulic clutches, an electric motor for driving the pump, a flow rate variable mechanism for changing a ratio of flow rate of hydraulic fluid supplied to each of the first and second hydraulic clutches and a controlling means for controlling the electric motor and the flow rate variable mechanism. The driving force distributing device can variably control a flow rate of hydraulic fluid supplied to first and second hydraulic clutches based on changing a ratio of flow rate of hydraulic fluid supplied to the first and second hydraulic clutches in the flow rate variable mechanism and a control of changing rotational speed of the pump using the motor.

A vehicle final drive unit (FDU) of a vehicle driveline. The vehicle FDU includes one or more wet clutches that provide disconnect capabilities in the vehicle FDU, and includes a final drive gearset. Different techniques are provided for discontinuing lubricant supply to the wet clutch(es) when the wet clutch(es) are disconnected in order to preclude unwanted rotations that can be the consequence of adhesion among clutch plates in the wet clutch(es). One technique actively brakes the final drive gearset in the vehicle FDU so that the final drive gearset no longer rotates and no longer throws lubricant to the wet clutch(es). Another technique involves closing an entrance that leads lubricant to the wet clutch(es).

An all-terrain vehicle and a transmission mechanism thereof are provided. The transmission mechanism includes an independent suspension axle, and the axle includes a left half-axle and a right half-axle. A mechanical locking spiral differential device is further provided at a joint of the left half-axle and the right half-axle, which makes the left half-axle and the right half-axle to be in a differential state when the vehicle runs normally, and to be in a differential locked state automatically when the vehicle slips on one side. The differential device allows the wheels to perform unequal distance running by pure rolling as much as possible and prevent the vehicle from side tipping and side slipping and tire scuffing, and also allows the torque on one side to be transferred to the torque on another side to enable the all-terrain vehicle to get rid of a stuck condition.

An all-terrain vehicle and a transmission mechanism thereof are provided. The transmission mechanism includes an independent suspension axle, and the axle includes a left half-axle and a right half-axle. A mechanical locking spiral differential device is further provided at a joint of the left half-axle and the right half-axle, which makes the left half-axle and the right half-axle to be in a differential state when the vehicle runs normally, and to be in a differential locked state automatically when the vehicle slips on one side. The differential device allows the wheels to perform unequal distance running by pure rolling as much as possible and prevent the vehicle from side tipping and side slipping and tire scuffing, and also allows the torque on one side to be transferred to the torque on another side to enable the all-terrain vehicle to get rid of a stuck condition.

A vehicle has an engine, a limited slip differential (LSD) mounted on an axle driven by the engine, and left and right wheels operably connected to the LSD. At least one parameter indicative of a riding condition of the vehicle is determined. A slippery driving condition is detected based on the at least one parameter. The LSD is selectively locked in response to the detection. The slippery driving condition is detected when a torque requested by a user is above a load line of the engine, upon successive wheel slips occurrences, and/or when a wheel slip is detected while a preload is applied to the LSD.

A vehicle has an engine, a limited slip differential (LSD) mounted on an axle driven by the engine, and left and right wheels operably connected to the LSD. At least one parameter indicative of a riding condition of the vehicle is determined. A slippery driving condition is detected based on the at least one parameter. The LSD is selectively locked in response to the detection. The slippery driving condition is detected when a torque requested by a user is above a load line of the engine, upon successive wheel slips occurrences, and/or when a wheel slip is detected while a preload is applied to the LSD.

A differential lock and parking structure is provided for a dual power source driving speed reducer, that includes first and second shafts, a differential lock mechanism, and a parking mechanism. The first and second shafts are connected to dual power sources, respectively; the differential lock mechanism and the parking mechanism are provided at the tail ends of the first and second shafts; and the differential lock mechanism includes a movable chainring assembly, a fixed chainring assembly, and a fixed armature assembly. The parking mechanism includes a parking gear integrated with a fixed chainring, a pawl assembly, and a parking cam assembly that drives the pawl assembly to realize the conversion between parking-in and parking-out.

A drive module for rotating a first robot arm member relative to a second robot arm member comprising a motor, a gear head driven by the motor, a pinion driven by the gear head and a slip clutch including an input section with integral gear teeth driven by the pinon, and an output section configured to be coupled to the second robot arm member. A housing is disposed at least about the pinion and slip clutch and configured to be coupled to the first robot arm member.

A drive module for rotating a first robot arm member relative to a second robot arm member comprising a motor, a gear head driven by the motor, a pinion driven by the gear head and a slip clutch including an input section with integral gear teeth driven by the pinon, and an output section configured to be coupled to the second robot arm member. A housing is disposed at least about the pinion and slip clutch and configured to be coupled to the first robot arm member.

A limited slip differential having a differential gearset and a cam-type limited slip mechanism. The differential gearset has a plurality of differential pinions that are journally supported by a cross-shaft. The cross-shaft is supported by a rotatable cross-shaft carrier. The limited slip mechanism includes a clutch pack, a pressure ring, a plurality of first cams, which are coupled to the cross-shaft carrier for rotation therewith, and a plurality of second cams that are coupled to the pressure ring. The first cams cooperate with the second cams to convert rotation of the cross-shaft carrier to translation of the pressure ring to thereby control engagement of the clutch pack.