A transmission may include an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first planetary gearset, and a second planetary gearset connected to the first planetary gearset. Optionally, the input shaft is connected to a first element of the first planetary gearset for conjoint rotation, the first output shaft is connected to a second element of the first planetary gearset for conjoint rotation, and the second output shaft is connected to a third element of the second planetary gearset for conjoint rotation. A third element of the first planetary gearset may be connected to a first element of the second planetary gearset via a shaft for conjoint rotation, and a second element of the second planetary gearset may be fixed in place on a non-rotating component.

A transmission may include an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first planetary gearset, and a second planetary gearset connected to the first planetary gearset. Optionally, the input shaft is connected to a first element of the first planetary gearset for conjoint rotation, the first output shaft is connected to a second element of the first planetary gearset for conjoint rotation, and the second output shaft is connected to a third element of the second planetary gearset for conjoint rotation. A third element of the first planetary gearset may be connected to a first element of the second planetary gearset via a shaft for conjoint rotation, and a second element of the second planetary gearset may be fixed in place on a non-rotating component.

The description is directed broadly to a locking differential, comprising; a pair of rotating bevel gears engaged with one another via at least one pinion gear rotatably supported within a carrier; a locking member disposed within the carrier and engagable with each of the bevel gears, the locking member being movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, such that in the unlocked configuration the locking member allows free rotation of the bevel gears in engagement with the at least one pinion gear to equalise torque between a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear of the pair, and in the locked configuration the locking member locks the first bevel gear to the carrier and locks the second bevel gear to the carrier, simultaneously, to prevent relative movement therebetween.

The description is directed broadly to a locking differential, comprising; a pair of rotating bevel gears engaged with one another via at least one pinion gear rotatably supported within a carrier; a locking member disposed within the carrier and engagable with each of the bevel gears, the locking member being movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, such that in the unlocked configuration the locking member allows free rotation of the bevel gears in engagement with the at least one pinion gear to equalise torque between a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear of the pair, and in the locked configuration the locking member locks the first bevel gear to the carrier and locks the second bevel gear to the carrier, simultaneously, to prevent relative movement therebetween.

A carrier can comprise a through-port in a carrier plate. A threaded connection can comprise a threaded cap comprising a tubular body, a central port through the tubular body, and a rim clenching a face seal to the carrier plate when a nut is tightened to the threaded cap. A plenum in a case can be installed in the carrier. The case can comprise a case portion seating a piston and forming the plenum. The piston can be configured to actuate in the plenum in a first axial direction upon supply of hydraulic fluid to the plenum. A plenum port can extend from the case portion. The plenum port can be configured to communicate hydraulic fluid to the plenum to actuate the piston. The central port of the threaded connection can comprise a hydraulic tube mounted directly or indirectly to the plenum port to supply the hydraulic fluid.

The present invention relates to a technology in which a transition between a medium-torque transmission state and a high-torque transmission state by a limited slip differential is continuously performed during a driving process of a vehicle. The present invention introduces a limited slip differential configured to comprise: an input shaft constantly connected to a differential case of a slip differential; an output shaft selectively connected to the input shaft via a clutch pack and constantly connected to a wheel; a medium-torque transmission means for pressing a clutch plate coupled to the input shaft to press-fit the clutch pack; and a high-torque transmission means selectively engaged with the clutch plate by moving a hub coupled to the output shaft in a state where the input shaft and the output shaft are synchronized as the clutch pack is fastened, and a controlling method therefor.

The present invention relates to a technology in which a transition between a medium-torque transmission state and a high-torque transmission state by a limited slip differential is continuously performed during a driving process of a vehicle. The present invention introduces a limited slip differential configured to comprise: an input shaft constantly connected to a differential case of a slip differential; an output shaft selectively connected to the input shaft via a clutch pack and constantly connected to a wheel; a medium-torque transmission means for pressing a clutch plate coupled to the input shaft to press-fit the clutch pack; and a high-torque transmission means selectively engaged with the clutch plate by moving a hub coupled to the output shaft in a state where the input shaft and the output shaft are synchronized as the clutch pack is fastened, and a controlling method therefor.

A tandem drive axle mechanical shift assembly including a first shift rail assembly having a first shift rail actuated via a first pneumatic actuator, and a shift fork having a first end coupled with the first shift rail and a second end coupled with an engagement selector. A second shift rail assembly having a second shift rail actuated via a second pneumatic actuator, and a second shift fork having a first end coupled with the second shift rail and a second end coupled with an inter-axle differential lock-up clutch. First and second primary valves in fluid communication with a reservoir, and a secondary valve in fluid communication with the reservoir and in selective fluid communication with the second pneumatic actuator. A first actuation valve operated by the first shift rail and in selective fluid communication with the first and second primary valves, and the first and second pneumatic actuators.

A tandem drive axle mechanical shift assembly including a first shift rail assembly having a first shift rail actuated via a first pneumatic actuator, and a shift fork having a first end coupled with the first shift rail and a second end coupled with an engagement selector. A second shift rail assembly having a second shift rail actuated via a second pneumatic actuator, and a second shift fork having a first end coupled with the second shift rail and a second end coupled with an inter-axle differential lock-up clutch. First and second primary valves in fluid communication with a reservoir, and a secondary valve in fluid communication with the reservoir and in selective fluid communication with the second pneumatic actuator. A first actuation valve operated by the first shift rail and in selective fluid communication with the first and second primary valves, and the first and second pneumatic actuators.

A driving force distributing apparatus is configured to distribute a driving force from an engine to right and left wheels in a manner that the driving force is differentially transmittable to the wheels and the transmission of the driving force is interruptible. The apparatus includes: a differential case; a differential gear mechanism including a pair of side gears and a plurality of pinion gears; an intermediate shaft coupled to one of the side gears such that the intermediate shaft is not rotatable relative to this side gear; and a clutch mechanism to transmit a driving force from the intermediate shaft to one of the wheels in a manner that the transmission of the driving force is interruptible. The clutch mechanism includes: coaxial relatively rotatable first and second rotational members; and a plurality of clutch plates disposed between the rotational members. The first rotational member is spline-fitted to the intermediate shaft.