Abstract: The invention relates to a setting device for an adjustable gearing mechanism, in particular, for selecting a parking position in an automatic transmission. The inventive setting device comprises a mechanical setting element, an intermediate gearing mechanism for transferring the setting motion of the setting element to a control element of the adjustable gearing mechanism. A mechanical energy store, which can be replenished once again by the setting element, is provided for driving the intermediate mechanism when the setting element malfunctions.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a linear solenoid valve regulating an oil pressure supplied to a clutch, a hydraulic switch being switched on and off upon receipt of a switching oil pressure, and a control unit controlling the actuation of the solenoid valve. A pressure-increased side signal oil pressure is detected which results when the hydraulic switch is switched on and off while a control signal is sent to the solenoid valve to increase a control oil pressure from a predetermined lower pressure to a predetermined higher pressure, and a pressure-decreased side signal oil pressure is detected which results when the hydraulic switch is switched on and off while the control signal is sent to decrease the control oil pressure from the predetermined higher pressure to the predetermined lower pressure. When a difference between these signal oil pressures exceeds an abnormalities determination value, it is determined that the solenoid valve is abnormal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a differential assembly (6, 7) comprising a differential drive (13), a differential-speed-sensing locking mechanism (23) and a brake assembly (11). The differential drive comprises a housing (10) with a driving journal (18) rotatably supported therein and with a carrier (12) which, in respect of drive, is connected to the driving journal (18) and which is rotatably supported in the housing (10), and differential gears (20, 20′) which rotate with the carrier (12) and are rotatably supported therein, as well as two axle shaft gears (19, 19′) which engage the differential gears (20, 20′). The differential-speed-sensing locking mechanism (23) serves to adapt the rotational speed between the two axle shaft gears (19, 19′). The brake assembly (11) is arranged at the housing (10) and serves to brake the rotational movements of the two axle shaft gears (19, 19′) relative to the housing (10).

Abstract: A shift device is located on an installing portion in the passenger compartment of a vehicle for selecting the connection state of the gear train of the transmission. The shift device includes a case, manipulation body, and a first detecting member. The manipulation body is manipulated to select the connection state of the transmission. The manipulation body is arranged to be selectively projected from the case. The first detecting member detects the connection state selected by the manipulation body.

Abstract: A brake is provided that includes a friction disc assembly having two opposing friction discs separated by at least one resilient biasing member. A brake disc is positioned between the friction discs of the friction disc assembly and is splined to rotate with the shaft. A side of each friction disk that faces the brake disc is covered with a friction material. In normal operations, the friction discs are spaced apart from the brake disc. When it is desired to slow the rotation of the shaft, a release member contacts and compresses the friction disc assembly against a housing causing the friction material on each of the friction discs to contact and slow rotation of the brake disc. The present invention is particularly suited for use as a clutch brake for slowing rotation of an input shaft disposed between a clutch and a transmission of a vehicle.

Abstract: A front cover 5 of a converter cover 4 is formed with a punched hole 12, a thrust bearing 13 having the same outer shape as that of the punched hole 12 is fitted to the punched hole 12, a bearing housing 14 is fitted to the outside, thereby tightly closing the converter cover 4 to support the thrust bearing 13. A thrust applied from a turbine hub 9 to the thrust bearing 13 is received by a flange 14b of the bearing housing 14.

Abstract: A brake system in a buggy includes first and second brake shafts which are disposed on one side of the left and right differential output shafts in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and in parallel to the left and right differential output shafts and which are driven at increased speeds by the left and right differential output shafts. The first and second brake shafts and the first and second brakes are accommodated within a reduction case, so that the first and second brakes are cooled by lubricating oil within the reduction case. Thus, the brake system in the buggy can be mounted at a high level above the ground; is excellent in dustproof and waterproof properties; is cooled satisfactorily, and moreover, is capable of reliably braking left and right wheels simultaneously.

Abstract: In an arrangement for transferring brake torques of a vehicle drive line including a differential transmission having a housing, a driving pinion and two wheel shafts supported in the housing and a brake structure arranged adjacent the housing, a brake member is provided for rotation with the driving pinion and a braking member is supported by the housing of the differential transmission for engaging the brake member when the brake structure is actuated.

Abstract: A console assembly is provided for mounting within a vehicle interior in an area between a pair of seats. A vehicle support member is provided on the vehicle interior having a quick connect fastener provided thereon. A carrier is adapted to mount to the vehicle support member and an operational lever is pivotally mounted on the carrier for movement between first and second positions. A quick connect fastener is connected to the operational lever at a lower portion thereof and is adapted to mate with the first quick connect fastener on the vehicle support member. The operational lever and carrier can thereby be assembled as a unit to the vehicle and the shift lever can be assembled to a vehicle shifting/braking mechanism through the quick connect fasteners.

Abstract: A transmission for a dune buggy includes an engine, a gearbox, a rear transmission set and a differential. The engine has a drive wheel attached thereto. The gearbox has an input axle mounted therein and extending through the gearbox to connect with a driven wheel. A belt connects the drive wheel and the driven wheel. The gearbox has an output axle mounted therein and extending through the gearbox to connect with a sprocket wheel. The rear transmission set has a first rear wheel axle, a second rear wheel axle and a sprocket. The sprocket is mounted on the second rear wheel axle and is connected to the sprocket wheel by a chain. The differential connects the first rear wheel axle and the second rear wheel axle. The gearbox has several axles and multiple gears. By the engagement of these axles and gears, the transmission can provide a forward drive train or a reverse drive train for a dune buggy.

Abstract: Device for releasing in case of emergency a security device for a motor vehicle having an automatic transmission (1) in which the parking lock of the automatic transmission (1) is released by actuating a towing device (2) accessible from outside the motor vehicle and the axial movement associated therewith of the operative connection (3) between the towing device (2) and the release device (10) on the automatic transmission (1). By a stop (12) of the towing device (2) the release device (10) remains activated until the stop (12) on the towing device is deactivated.

Abstract: A transaxle including a self-adjusting brake mechanism. The transaxle includes a housing and a speed reduction mechanism including a plurality of interconnected shafts rotatably disposed in the housing. A brake assembly is mounted on the housing for applying braking force to one of the shafts, the braking mechanism including a threaded mounting member and a brake lever having an opening rotatably disposed around the threaded member. An adjustment nut is threadedly disposed on the mounting member and has a portion thereof disposed within the brake lever opening, the adjustment nut operable when rotated in a given direction to adjust the brake to compensate for wear. The brake lever opening has a pawl that cooperates with a plurality of ratchet teeth on the adjustment nut to adjust the brake mechanism for wear.

Abstract: A shift lever device of the automatic transmission of a vehicle comprising a shift lever pivotally mounted at one end portion thereof and containing an operating means at the other end portion thereof, a detent pin disposed intermediate the end portion for displacement in response to the operating means, a detent plate operatively associated with the shift lever and containing a plurality of grooves for selectively receiving the detent pin by the operation of the operating means and the pivotal rotation of the shift lever, and a shift lock release lever pivotally mounted at one end, relative to the shift lever, the shift lock release lever containing a locking means pivotally mounted at the other end thereof for selectively securing the detent pin in the detent plate or releasing the detent pin for movement to the other grooves of said detent plate.