Patents Assigned to Anthonov Automotive Technologies B.V.
  • Method for effecting a ratio shift and transmission device for implementing same
    Patent number: 6155952
    Abstract: A clutch engaged by means of flyweights and a spring directly meshes an input sun gear and an output planet gear carrier. When engagement pressure is insufficient for torque to be transmitted, a crown wheel slows down and is stopped by a free wheel, while an axial thrust (Pac) produced by helical teeth releases the clutch, so that the device functions as a step down device. A control unit accelerates the onset of the procedure. The device enhances the comfort and reduces stresses of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Anthonov Automotive Technologies B.V.
    Inventor: Roumen Antonov