Abstract: A transmission for distributing a drive torque to two drive output shafts, with two planetary gearsets each having at least three shafts. A respective shaft of a planetary gearset is connected to a drive input shaft. Furthermore, one shaft of each planetary gearset constitutes one of the output shafts and in each case at least one further shaft of a planetary gearset is connected with a shaft of another planetary gearset. An operation-status-dependent torque of one shaft can be supported by the connection, depending on an operating status of the other shaft connected thereto, in such manner that when there is a rotation speed difference between the output shafts, a speed-difference-changing torque is applied to the planetary gearsets. Furthermore, a drive train is proposed, in which a drive torque from a drive-power-source is distributed variably in the longitudinal and transverse direction of the vehicle in an operation-status-dependent manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the power transfer capabilities of two, shifting elements, by way of which output torque of a transmission of a vehicle can be conducted in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle to driving wheels of a drivable vehicle axle with the inherent degrees of apportionment as conducted in relationship to the power transfer capability of the shifting elements. Each shifting element has an electric motor; a transmission operationally connected with the electric motor; and placed between the shifting element and the transmission apparatus, a drive converter apparatus, by way of which rotationally directed drive of the electric motors is respectively transformed into a translational activation motion for the control of the shifting elements. The drive converter apparatuses respectively possess a first drive element and a second drive element of which one drive element, converse to the other drive element, is of translational movement.

Abstract: An activator (8) and a procedure for adjusting the power-transfer capability of a friction based shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R), via which a transmission output torque of a vehicle transmission can be conducted in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle to a drivable, transverse, vehicle shaft or in the transverse direction of the vehicle to a wheel of a functioning vehicle axle. An electric motor (10), a gear train (11) functionally associated with the electric motor (10), and a driving-converter (12) situated between the shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R) and the gear train (11), by way of which the rotary motion of the electric motor (10) is transformed into a translatory, activation motion for the control of the shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R), are all provided in order to vary the power-transfer capability of the shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R) within the limits of the control state of the drive-converter (12).

Abstract: A transmission is described, in particular an automatic transmission for a vehicle, having at least one shift control element formed at least of a second shift control element half that can be brought into active frictional engagement with a first shift control element half. The shift control element halves can be connected to non-rotating and rotating transmission components, and a positive-locking coupling device is provided at least between the first shift control element half and the transmission components that can be connected thereto. The coupling device also comprises a synchromesh device. In addition, a method is described for controlling a transmission that has at least one shift control element and two shift control element halves which can be brought into active frictional engagement.

Abstract: A transmission for distributing a drive torque between at least two drive output shafts with at least two planetary gearsets, each having at least three-shafts. In each case, a shaft of a planetary gearset is connected to a drive input shaft and a second respective shaft of a planetary gearsets is the drive output shafts. A respective third shaft of the planetary gearsets communicates with a brake such that a degree of distribution of the drive torque between the two output shafts varies as a function of the transfer capacities of the brakes. A transmission device controls and regulates a drive torque from a drive engine between the two output shafts of the transmission device. The transfer capacities of the two brakes are adjusted such that one brake is in a synchronous condition and the transfer capacity of the other brake is varied between a lower and an upper limiting value.

Abstract: A transfer case (12) for distributing a driving torque of an input shaft (19) between two drivable output shafts (22, 29) is described. The transfer case (12) is realized with two controllable and adjustable frictionally engaged clutches (k_VA, k_HA), which are arranged between the input shaft (19) and the output shafts (22, 29) and whose transfer capabilities can be respectively adjusted via separate actuating devices (10, 11). A driving torque can be distributed between the drivable output torques (22, 29) in dependence upon the set transfer capabilities of the clutches (k_VA, k_HA). One clutch (k_HA) can also be radially enclosed by the other clutch (k_VA).

Abstract: A transmission is described, in particular an automatic transmission for a vehicle, having at least one shift control element formed at least of a second shift control element half that can be brought into active frictional engagement with a first shift control element half. The shift control element halves can be connected to non-rotating and rotating transmission components, and a positive-locking coupling device is provided at least between the first shift control element half and the transmission components that can be connected thereto. The coupling device also comprises a synchromesh device. In addition, a method is described for controlling a transmission that has at least one shift control element and two shift control element halves which can be brought into active frictional engagement.

Abstract: A spring carrier for mounting a spring strut to a vehicle body includes a vibration damper having a cylinder and a piston rod which is axially guided in the cylinder, first and second spring collars, and a spring located between the spring collars. An actuator includes a nut and a threaded spindle surrounding the piston rod, the actuator being driven to change the relative axial position of the spring collars. A guide tube extends coaxially between the piston rod and the threaded spindle, the threaded spindle being supported radially against the guide tube by a bearing.

Abstract: A method for controlling of a drive train of a vehicle having a multi-group transmission, an output mechanism and a control apparatus for the regulation of the drive train. The multi-group transmission consists of an automatic transmission and a range group. To change the ratio of the range group the drive train is relieved of load; a shifting element of the range group is closed; a shifting element of the range group is synchronized and opened; and a ratio of the automatic transmission is so altered that a change of the ratio of the multi-group transmission is less than in a case of an individual alteration of the ratio of the range group.

Abstract: A method for controlling a drive train of a vehicle having a a multi-group transmission, comprising an automatic transmission and a subsequently placed range group. During a change of the gear ratio of the range group, the following occurrences take place: the drive train is relieved of load by a change of motor torque; an openable shifting element of the range group is opened; an closable shifting element of the range group is synchronized and closed; one ratio of the automatic transmission is changed in such a way that a change of ratio of the multi-group transmission is smaller than is an unassisted change of ratio of the range group. A desired speed of rotation of the motor is established by changing the transfer capability of one shifting element to an equivalent ratio of the multi-group transmission, which ratio exhibits a connective rotary speed to which the closable shifting element of the range group is synchronous.

Abstract: A spring carrier for mounting a spring strut to a vehicle body includes a vibration damper having a cylinder and a piston rod which is axially guided in the cylinder, first and second spring collars, and a spring located between the spring collars. An actuator includes a nut and a threaded spindle surrounding the piston rod, the actuator being driven to change the relative axial position of the spring collars. A guide tube extends coaxially between the piston rod and the threaded spindle, the guide tube being fixed to the vehicle body by a first resilient mount, the piston rod being fixed to the guide tube by a second resilient mount, whereby the piston rod can move relative to the first resilient mount.

Abstract: A transmission (1) for distributing a drive torque to at least two output shafts (7, 8) which has at least two planetary gear sets (2, 3) with at least three shafts wherein each shaft (4, 5) of a planetary gear set (2, 3) is connected with one input shaft (6). Besides, each shaft of a planetary gear set (2, 3) constitutes one of the output shafts (7, 8) and at least one other shaft (9 or 10) of a planetary gear set (2 or 3) is operatively connected with one shaft (10 or 9) of one other planetary gear set (3 or 2). A torque of a shaft (9 or 10) dependent on operating state can be supported according to an operating state of the respective other shaft (10 or 9) via an operative connection (11) therewith in a manner such that when a rotational speed difference occurs between the output shafts (7, 8) a torque that changes the rotational speed difference abuts via the operative connection (11) on the planetary gear sets (2, 3).

Abstract: A transfer case (1) with controllable clutch (5) for a motor vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle with part-time four-wheel drive, for distributing a driving torque coming in via a drive shaft (2) to at least two output shafts (3, 4). Hereby the output shaft (4) can be connected to the drive shaft (2) via the clutch (5), and the clutch (5) can be actuated via an electric motor (9) and a drive converter device (10) that is arranged between the electric motor (9) and the clutch (5) for converting a rotatory motion of the electric motor (9) into a translatory actuating motion for the clutch (5). The electric motor (9) is hereby designed as an induction motor.

Abstract: A distributor gear (1) with an adjustable coupling device (5) for a vehicle, in particular for a vehicle with a shiftable all-wheel drive is described for the distribution of an incoming drive torque via a drive shaft (2) to at least two output shafts (3, 4). It is moreover provided that an output shaft (4) can be connected via the coupling device (5) with the drive shaft (2) and that the coupling device (5) can be actuated via an electric motor (9) and a drive converter device (10) located between the electric motor (9) and the coupling device (5) for the conversion of rotary movement of the electric motor (9) into a translatory actuation movement for the coupling device (5). The electric motor (9) is incorporated into a gear (7).

Abstract: A gear selector device for a transmission of a motor vehicle in which at least one gear wheel 2, 3 and one sliding sleeve 4 are situated upon one transmission shaft 1. For axial displacement of the sliding sleeve 4 upon the transmission shaft 1, a pressure-medium actuatable shifting device 45 is used which is supplied with a control pressure medium through a hole 10 within the transmission shaft 1. When several such sliding sleeves 4, 20 are disposed upon such a transmission shaft 1, there results a higher total construction cost for the control pressure supply thereof. The object of the invention is a transmission shaft 1 having several sliding sleeves 4, 20 to reduce the total construction cost for the axial displacement of the sliding sleeves 4, 20. To the end, it is provided that the shifting devices 45, 46 of the sliding sleeves 4, 20 can be supplied independently of each other with a control pressure medium through one common pressure medium hole 6 in the transmission shaft 1.

Abstract: A method for controlling a drivetrain (1) in a motor vehicle is disclosed, in particular in an off-road vehicle with a drive unit (2), a multi-group transmission (4) and an output. The multi-group transmission (4) comprises at least an automatic gearbox (8) and a subsequent range transfer box (9) which may be switched by means of switching elements (24, 25). On changing the ratio in the range transfer box (9), a synchronisation of the switching element (24 or 25), for switching in the range transfer box (9), is carried out by means of a controller of switching elements in the automatic gearbox (8).

Abstract: Described is a method for controlling and regulating a drive train of a vehicle comprising one drive unit, one transmission and one output unit. The transmission has controllable free-wheel device corresponding with toothed wheel pairs for disconnecting or connecting an old or a new gear and located on the input side one clutch. In the presence of a shifting signal for carrying out a higher traction shift, an input torque of the drive unit is quickly reduced so that a first vibration is induced in the drive unit. During a subsequent shifting, an operative connection is abruptly created between a free-wheel device and a toothed wheel pair corresponding therewith in a manner such that a second vibration counteracting the first vibration is produced in the drive train. With the engagement of the new gear the operative connection of the old gear is canceled as a result of a torque reversal from a pull torque to a push torque.

Abstract: A transfer transmission (1) is described having a regulatable coupling device (5) for a motor vehicle, particularly for a motor vehicle having engageable all-wheel drive, for distributing an input torque introduced in a housing (28) via an input shaft (2) to at least two output shafts (3, 4). One output shaft (4) can be connected via the coupling device (5) with the input shaft (2) and the coupling device (5) can be actuated via one electric motor (7) and one input converter device (8) situated between the electric motor (7) and the coupling device (5) for converting a rotator motion of the electric motor (7) to a translatory actuating motion for the coupling device (5). One axle offset between the input shaft (2) and the output shaft (4) connectable there is bridged via one CVT unit (6). The electric motor (7) is integrated in the housing (28).

Abstract: A device for guiding torque of one drive shaft (3) connected with a driving appliance (2) onto a first or a second output shaft (4, 5). A torque fed via the drive shaft (3) can be applied, respectively, to one of the two output shafts (4, 5) depending on a control of a changeover device (6). The changeover device (6) comprises one electromagnetic clutch (7) which can produce a power flow between the drive shaft (3) and the first or the second output shaft (4 or 5). The electromagnetic clutch (7) comprises a coupling element (8) which is guided and displaced in an axially and rotatable manner and is fixedly connected with the drive shaft (3) and depending on a current supply of the electromagnetic clutch (7) produces the power flow between the drive shaft (3) and the first or the second output shaft (4 or 5).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling and regulating the drive train of a vehicle, comprising a drive unit, a transmission and an output unit. The transmission has controllable free-wheel units corresponding with pairs of toothed wheels for disengaging or engaging an old or a new gear and a clutch mounted on the output side. In the presence of a shift command for carrying out a higher traction shift, the transmission capacity of the clutch is adjusted in a manner such that a current drive torque of the drive unit applied to said clutch is transmitted to the output unit and the clutch exhibits at least an approximately slip-free state. When a higher traction shift exists, an operative connection is suddenly created between a controllable free-wheel unit and a corresponding pair of toothed wheels of the new gear, and the operative connection of the old gear is at least almost simultaneously canceled.