Abstract: A disconnectible stabilizer bar assembly for a vehicle having first and second stabilizer bar halves, a housing fixed to an end portion of each stabilizer bar half, so as to align the two halves. The housing containing a stator with magnetic coil, a rotor with exterior magnets and threaded onto a hollow screw, with the stator selectively rotating the rotor and the rotation translated into axial movement of the screw. The screw having meshing means on an interior surface and an end face, the interior meshing means meshed with an exterior meshing means on one of the stabilizer bar halves, and the end face meshing means selectively coupled and decoupled with aligned mashing means on the other of the stabilizer bar halves.

Abstract: A load sensitive magnetic clutch device includes: a magnetic pole rotating body having magnetic poles arranged on the circumference thereof and provided with a clutch projection of a claw clutch at an end thereof; a yoke rotating body configured to rotate about an axial center of rotation identical to that of the magnetic pole rotating body; and high-torque input means configured to rotate about the identical axial center of rotation and having a clutch engaging portion engaging the clutch projection, wherein the clutch projection is formed of a magnetic body, the clutch engaging portion includes a clutch retaining magnetic body configured to attract the clutch projection by a magnetic force, and the clutch projection is attracted by the clutch retaining magnetic body by an application of a load torque exceeding a torque which is transferrable between the magnetic pole rotating body and the yoke rotating body.

Abstract: An electromagnetic clutch includes an external drive source, a driven apparatus having a rotary shaft, a power transmission path, first and second rotating parts, a power source, an electromagnetic coil and a power cutoff mechanism. A power transmission path is formed between the external drive source and the driven apparatus, and in which the first and the second rotating parts, the electromagnetic coil and the power cutoff mechanism are disposed. The first rotating part is driven to rotate by power from the external drive source. The second rotating part is mounted on the rotary shaft for rotation therewith. The electromagnetic coil is energized by electric current from the power source to generate electromagnetic attraction force by which the first and the second rotating parts are connected for transmitting power therebetween. The power cutoff mechanism stops excessive power transmission from the external drive source to the driven apparatus when the electromagnetic coil is energized.

Abstract: A transmission device includes a first transmission mechanism comprising a first rotatable member and a first transmission member fixed to the first rotatable member for rotating together with the first rotatable member; and a second transmission mechanism comprising a second rotatable member and a second transmission member fixed to the second rotatable member for rotating together with the second rotatable member. The second transmission member received in the first transmission member, and the second transmission member being magnetically connected with the first transmission member. When a load applied to the first transmission mechanism is less than a predetermined value of the first transmission mechanism, the first transmission member rotates together with the second transmission member by a magnetic force generated therebetween, which in turn makes the first transmission mechanism rotates with the second transmission mechanism together.

Abstract: A vehicle stabilizer bar assembly having a pair of stabilizer bar members that are selectively uncoupled via a clutch. The clutch includes a plurality of engagement pins that can be selectively moved via an actuator to effect the uncoupling of the stabilizer bar members. The actuator is configured to apply a force to the moving element concentrically about the axis along which the moving element translates. A method for operating a vehicle stabilizer bar assembly is also provided.

Abstract: In a process which is for controlling and/or regulating an automated clutch, in particular in the drive train of a vehicle, and in which an actuating element, whose position determines the clutch torque transmissible by the clutch, is actuated for setting a predefined clutch torque according to a characteristic curve, the actuating element is actuated according to a characteristic curve which in a first range of the clutch torque specifies the clutch torque as a function of the position of the actuating element and in a second range of the clutch torque specifies the clutch torque as a function of the force applied to the clutch by the actuating element.

Abstract: A disconnect (128) is provided for use between an engine (126) and differential (130). The differential disconnect (128) provides for a lock out of the disconnect (128) so as to prevent self energizing. The differential may also include a bottom-out feature to limit the amount of torque that may be transferred through the disconnect. In addition, the disconnect (128) may include a design to contain axial forces on the input shaft (14).

Abstract: In a process which is for controlling and/or regulating an automated clutch, in particular in the drive train of a vehicle, and in which an actuating element, whose position determines the clutch torque transmissible by the clutch, is actuated for setting a predefined clutch torque according to a characteristic curve, the actuating element is actuated according to a characteristic curve which in a first range of the clutch torque specifies the clutch torque as a function of the position of the actuating element and in a second range of the clutch torque specifies the clutch torque as a function of the force applied to the clutch by the actuating element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for damping torsional vibrations, having a driving and a driven component (4, 7). Provision is made in this case to provide between the components individual magnets (16, 17) which lie opposite each other and can be displaced in a limited manner with respect to each other in an angular range, the torsional capacity of the two components with respect to each other being limited by mechanical stops (22).

Abstract: A clutch apparatus of a washing machine is provided. The clutch apparatus includes a coupling unit comprising a magnetic unit at least in one part, combined around the basket shaft, and combined with a rotor of the driving motor in a state where the coupling unit moves downward, the coupling unit for transmitting the rotary power of the driving motor to the basket shaft and a solenoid actuator comprising a solenoid coil and fixed to the lower portion of the tub, the solenoid actuator for supplying electromagnetic repulsive force between the solenoid actuator and the coupling unit so that the coupling unit is separated from the rotor of the driving motor, to thus push the coupling unit upward. The clutch apparatus is formed to have a repulsive type structure unlike a conventional attractive type clutch apparatus. Accordingly, it is possible to collision noise generated when the coupling unit rises and to reduce the amount of consumption of power for maintaining a state where the coupling member rises.

Abstract: A two-wheel drive/four-wheel drive switching system provided with an electromagnetic coil for connecting or disconnecting a driving shaft and a driven shaft. The accessories connected to the electromagnetic coil of the switching system are provided. The accessories are installed in space formed by faces passing a side edge of a final reduction gear unit, an edge on the side of a switching unit of the final reduction gear unit, an edge on the drive side of the switching unit, and an upper edge of the switching unit. The resulting configuration facilitates the assembly of the accessories connected to the electromagnetic coil.

Abstract: A walk behind self-propelled crawler has a travel ready lever mounted to one of the left and right handlebars and adapted to be gripped by a human operator to place the electric motors in an operative condition, and a clutch control pushbutton switch disposed on the control board at a position close to the other handlebar, the clutch control pushbutton switch being adapted to be manually operated to actuate the electromagnetic clutch.

Abstract: A driving force transmission system comprising: a coupling case and a shaft arranged rotatably relative to each other; a pilot clutch and a main clutch for controlling a torque transmission between the coupling case and the shaft; an electromagnet for controlling the actions of the pilot clutch and the main clutch; and oil retaining the functions of the pilot clutch and the main clutch. This system further comprises a coupling case, a shaft, a rotor, and X-ring and an O-ring isolating a coupling oil chamber, in which the pilot clutch and the main clutch are arranged, liquid-tight from the surrounding space.

Abstract: A driving force transmission system comprising: a coupling case and a shaft arranged rotatably relative to each other; a pilot clutch and a main clutch for controlling a torque transmission between the coupling case and the shaft; an electromagnet for controlling the actions of the pilot clutch and the main clutch; and oil for retaining the functions of the pilot clutch and the main clutch. This system further comprises a coupling case, a shaft, a rotor, an X-ring and an O-ring for isolating a coupling oil chamber, in which the pilot clutch and the main clutch are arranged, liquid-tight from the surrounding space.