F16D2023/141

Clutch operating device
10215239 · 2019-02-26 · ·

The present clutch operating device includes a drive motor and a speed reduction mechanism. The speed reduction mechanism includes a link bar receiving a driving force of the drive motor, a clutch lever that is rotatably coupled to a first end of the link bar while being disposed rotatably with respect to a second cover, and a main roller that is rotatably attached to a second end of the link bar while being disposed to roll on the second cover.

APPARATUS FOR AUTO SHIFTING OF VEHICLE

An apparatus for automatic shifting of a vehicle may include a rotation shaft connected to an output shaft to rotate together; first connecting members each having a first end portion to which a first link disposed on the rotation shaft is hinged and a second end portion to which a centrifugal weight is disposed, to pivot about the first end portions by centrifugal force; second connecting members each having a first end portion hinged to the middle portion of the first connecting member and a second end portion hinged to a second link disposed on the rotation shaft; a slider disposed on the rotation shaft to be coupled to any one of the first link and the second link and sliding in an axial direction of the rotation shaft; and a shift fork connected to the slider to engage a synchronizer with a shift stage gear.

Abrasion compensation device, clutch actuator unit including abrasion compensation device, and vehicle including clutch actuator unit

A clutch actuator unit that includes an abrasion compensation device and removes an adhesive force between a clutch disc and a flywheel by using a diaphragm spring to press the clutch disc against the flywheel and by using a fork to push a first side of the diaphragm spring may include an outer member including a groove and a female screw portion, a push rod pushing against a first side of the fork, an inner member including a male screw portion screwed into the female screw portion, including a rotation center portion of a rear end portion thereof in which a support portion is formed, and including a first gear portion, a fixed guide member guiding the outer member, a pushing member including a second gear portion meshed with the first gear portion, an actuator employing an actuator rod to push or pull the pushing member, and a controller controlling the actuator.

Common control apparatus for parking and clutch, operating method thereof, and vehicle

Disclosed are a common control apparatus for parking and a clutch, an operating method thereof, and a vehicle. The common control apparatus for parking and a clutch comprises a parking mechanism, a clutch mechanism, and a motor; the parking mechanism comprises a positioning plate, a rotating drum connected to the positioning plate, a cam groove formed on the rotating drum, an elastic positioner, and positioning grooves; the positioning plate rotates under the driving of the motor; the elastic positioner interacts with the positioning grooves; the rotating drum can rotate to positions corresponding to parking lock, parking disengagement, clutch engagement, and clutch disengagement; the clutch mechanism comprises a clutch shifting fork assembly and a shifting fork driving cam; the cam groove comprises a straight groove and an engagement rotation groove; and when the shifting fork driving cam is located in the engagement rotation groove, the engagement rotation groove is engaged with the shifting fork driving cam to drive the clutch shifting fork assembly to move axially. The present invention simultaneously controls the disengagement and engagement of the parking mechanism and the clutch by means of one motor, and the apparatus has the advantages of simple structure, easy manufacturing, low cost, and high efficiency.

Vehicle drive transmission device

In a vehicle drive transmission device, a transmission includes an intermesh first engagement device, a frictional second engagement device, a first drive device configured to drive the first engagement device, and a second drive device configured to drive the second engagement device. The first drive device includes a first shift drum, a first cam mechanism configured to convert rotational motion of the first shift drum into linear motion, and a first transmission mechanism configured to perform the linear motion. The second drive device includes a second shift drum, a second cam mechanism configured to convert rotational motion of the second shift drum into linear motion, and a second transmission mechanism configured to perform the linear motion. The first shift drum and the second shift drum are connected so as to rotate integrally with each other via a drive shaft. A drum drive source is provided to drive the drive shaft.

Axle decoupler system with mechanical synchronizer
12104657 · 2024-10-01 · ·

An axle decoupler system comprises: an axle decoupler configured to selectively couple an axle of a vehicle with a wheel hub of the vehicle, the axle decoupler comprising: a sliding ring having first splines coupled to second splines on the axle, the sliding ring having a first position where the first splines are not also coupled to third splines on the wheel hub, and a second position where the first splines are also coupled to the third splines; and an electric motor for moving the sliding ring into the first or second position; and a one-way clutch coupling the axle and the wheel hub to each other.

Vehicle differential locking device
12092195 · 2024-09-17 ·

The claimed invention relates to the automotive industry, namely: to devices for locking differentials of vehicle driving axles with forced locking. The technical result is creating a differential locking mechanism facilitating a significant improvement of performance indicators in differentials using the claimed locking mechanism and the range expansion of such a differential use. The technical result is achieved by the locking device integrated into the differential, comprising the differential housing, semi-axle gears located inside the housing, and being in either Locked or Unlocked positions, consists of: locking elements shaped as a rotation body; through locking holes made in the differential housing; the recesses of semi-axle gear arranged on the semi-axle gear surface; ring lock-up clutch on the differential housing around the locking holes with locking elements, on the inner surface of which there are lock-up clutch grooves enlarging the contact spot area: Lock-up clutchlocking element.

SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH

The selectable one-way clutch includes a pocket plate, a notch plate, a cover plate, and plate-like struts. A one end portion of each strut is provided with an engagement surface and a projecting portion. Each strut comes into an erect state in which the engagement surface of the strut erects from the other surface of the cover plate toward the notch plate side. The selectable one-way clutch moves the notch plate in the axial direction to change a distance in the axial direction between the pocket plate and the notch plate, thereby carrying out switching between an out-of-engagement state in which the erecting struts cannot contact with the notches and a one-way clutch state in which the erecting struts can contact with the notches.

DRIVELINE CLUTCH MODULE
20180209486 · 2018-07-26 ·

A clutch module for a powertrain of a motor vehicle, comprises a clutch housing with connection elements; a drive shaft which is rotatably mounted in the clutch housing about a rotational axis by means of a shaft bearing, wherein an outer end portion of the drive shaft lies outside of the clutch housing, and an inner end portion of the drive shaft lies within the clutch housing; a constant velocity joint, a joint outer part of the constant velocity joint being arranged as least partly within the clutch housing and being rotatably mounted in the clutch housing about the rotational axis by means of a joint bearing; and a controllable clutch which is arrange din the clutch housing and which is designed to optionally separate or connect the drive shaft and the joint outer part in order to transmit a torque. A drive assembly can comprise such a clutch module.

HIGH EFFICIENCY, HIGH OUTPUT TRANSMISSION

A transmission includes an input shaft coupled to a prime mover, a countershaft, main shaft, and an output shaft, with gears between the countershaft and the main shaft. A shift actuator selectively couples the input shaft to the main shaft by rotatably coupling gears between the countershaft and the main shaft. The shift actuator is mounted on an exterior wall of a housing including the countershaft and the main shaft. An integrated actuator housing is operationally coupled to the shift actuator and a linear clutch actuator. The linear clutch actuator is a self-adjusting actuator, and the transmission includes a self-adjusting clutch.