F16D2048/0287

VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE

A vehicle drive includes a speed change mechanism connected to a rotary electric machine; an output member connected to the speed change mechanism and wheels; an engagement device changes a state of engagement between an input member connected to an engine and the speed change mechanism; a hydraulic pump driven by the engine or the rotary electric machine; a first pressure control device that controls pressure supplied from the pump and supplies the pressure to the speed change mechanism; a second, separate hydraulic pressure control device that controls the pressure supplied from the pump and supplies the pressure to the engagement device; and a case that houses the rotary electric machine, speed change mechanism, engagement device, and pump. At least the engagement device is housed in a space formed by the case, and the second hydraulic pressure control device is provided at a part of the case forming the space.

Clutch actuating arrangement

The present invention relates to a clutch arrangement (500) of a vehicle transmission arrangement (100), the clutch arrangement (500) being positioned within a clutch bell housing (206) of the vehicle transmission and comprising a pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (208) connectable to a first clutch unit (202) of the vehicle transmission arrangement (100) and arranged to controllably position the first clutch unit (202) between a closed position and an opened position, a pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210) connectable to a second clutch unit (204) of the transmission arrangement and arranged to controllably position the second clutch unit (204) between a closed position and an opened position, and a valve unit (302) connected to the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (208) and the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210), wherein the valve unit (302) comprises a clutch valve (308) arranged in fluid communication with the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (210) for controlling supply of compressed air to the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (210), and a brake valve (318) arranged in fluid communication with the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210) for controlling supply of compressed air to the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210).

DRIVE SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE DRIVE SYSTEM
20220234440 · 2022-07-28 ·

A drive system with an electric machine and two gear stages, formed by gearwheels and clutches, the rotor shaft of the electric machine defining an axial overall length, within which the predominant axial length component of an intermediate shaft which runs parallel to the former with gearwheels and an oil pump and the predominant axial length component of a split output shaft which runs parallel to the other shafts with two clutches run.

POWER UNIT AND VEHICLE INCLUDING POWER UNIT
20220178436 · 2022-06-09 ·

A power unit includes at least one drive source that outputs rotational power to a drive target other than pumps; a first pump rotationally driven by the rotational power of the drive source; a second pump rotationally driven by the rotational power of the drive source, the second pump being different form the first pump; and a power transmission structure that transmits the rotational power of the drive source to the first and second pumps. The power transmission structure includes transmission components and transmits the rotational power to the first pump through one of the transmission components and to the second pump through another of the transmission components.

Wet clutch assemblies

A wet clutch assembly can include a clutch pack having a plurality of friction members attached to a first clutch housing and a plurality of separator members attached to a second clutch housing. The friction members and the separator members can be configured to be selectively contacted to each other to engage the first housing member to the second housing member. The clutch pack can be in fluid communication with a lubrication source such that a lubrication flow can flow to the friction members and the separator members to remove heat and/or debris therefrom.

Power unit and vehicle including power unit

A power unit includes at least one drive source that outputs rotational power to a drive target other than pumps; a first pump rotationally driven by the rotational power of the drive source; a second pump rotationally driven by the rotational power of the drive source, the second pump being different form the first pump; and a power transmission structure that transmits the rotational power of the drive source to the first and second pumps. The power transmission structure includes transmission components and transmits the rotational power to the first pump through one of the transmission components and to the second pump through another of the transmission components.

HYDRAULIC UNIT AND ASSEMBLY
20230287906 · 2023-09-14 · ·

A hydraulic unit includes a reversing pump which has two pump connections which act as a suction connection and pressure connection depending on rotation direction. The hydraulic unit has at least one suction intake for intake of hydraulic fluid. Starting from the suction intake, a suction line portion extends to each of the pump connections, and a non-return valve blocking in the direction towards the suction intake is arranged in each suction line portion. Starting from a first pump connection, a first pressure line extends to a lubricant connection of the hydraulic unit, wherein a non-return valve blocking in the direction towards the pump connection is arranged in the first pressure line. Starting from a second pump connection, a second pressure line leads to an actuator connection (of the hydraulic unit, wherein the second pressure line is free of valves. Furthermore, an assembly comprising a hydraulic unit is indicated.

CLUTCH ACTUATING ARRANGEMENT

The present invention relates to a clutch arrangement (500) of a vehicle transmission arrangement (100), the clutch arrangement (500) being positioned within a clutch bell housing (206) of the vehicle transmission and comprising a pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (208) connectable to a first clutch unit (202) of the vehicle transmission arrangement (100) and arranged to controllably position the first clutch unit (202) between a closed position and an opened position, a pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210) connectable to a second clutch unit (204) of the transmission arrangement and arranged to controllably position the second clutch unit (204) between a closed position and an opened position, and a valve unit (302) connected to the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (208) and the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210), wherein the valve unit (302) comprises a clutch valve (308) arranged in fluid communication with the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (210) for controlling supply of compressed air to the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (210), and a brake valve (318) arranged in fluid communication with the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210) for controlling supply of compressed air to the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210).

Clutch actuating arrangement

The present invention relates to a clutch arrangement (500) of a vehicle transmission arrangement (100), the clutch arrangement (500) being positioned within a clutch bell housing (206) of the vehicle transmission and comprising a pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (208) connectable to a first clutch unit (202) of the vehicle transmission arrangement (100) and arranged to controllably position the first clutch unit (202) between a closed position and an opened position, a pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210) connectable to a second clutch unit (204) of the transmission arrangement and arranged to controllably position the second clutch unit (204) between a closed position and an opened position, and a valve unit (302) connected to the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (208) and the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210), wherein the valve unit (302) comprises a clutch valve (308) arranged in fluid communication with the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (210) for controlling supply of compressed air to the pneumatically controlled actuator arrangement (210), and a brake valve (318) arranged in fluid communication with the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210) for controlling supply of compressed air to the pneumatically controlled brake actuator arrangement (210).

WET CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES

A wet clutch assembly can include a clutch pack having a plurality of friction members attached to a first clutch housing and a plurality of separator members attached to a second clutch housing. The friction members and the separator members can be configured to be selectively contacted to each other to engage the first housing member to the second housing member. The clutch pack can be in fluid communication with a lubrication source such that a lubrication flow can flow to the friction members and the separator members to remove heat and/or debris therefrom.