Abstract: Positive acting differentials of the type having toothed drivers and couplers which automatically connect the two axles together to provide optimum traction for the vehicle, yet releases one axle when the vehicle is proceeding around a curve without drive wheel slippage, whereby only a single axle is engaged through the drive system. In assemblies of the type wherein the axles are retained in the assembly by a C clip, at least one driver is slotted so as to provide space for the insertion of C clip during assembly. This allows selection of the driver and coupler thicknesses without being restricted by the possible positions of the C clip groove in the axles during assembly, and reduces wear in the driver and coupler teeth by eliminating asymmetry between the engaging drivers and couplers. Preferred and some alternate embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A baler for agricultural products has a chassis, a pickup, a transporting passage, a pressing chamber, a binding device, a discharging device, a working element performing working operations in the baler, a main drive shaft connected with the working element for driving the working means, at least one planetary summing transmission connected with an operative for driving the main drive shaft, a first drive unit including a cardan shaft and transmitting rotation with a first rotary speed to the planetary summing transmission, and a second drive unit transmitting a rotation to the planetary summing transmission with a second regulatable rotary speed, so that the planetary summing transmission summarizes the rotary speeds of the first and second drive units and produces a rotation with an output speed for driving the main drive shaft.

Abstract: An adaptive torque control and distribution system for a motor vehicle having a transfer case, primary driveline and drive wheels and secondary driveline and drive wheels for operation in extreme off road conditions such as sand. The transfer case includes a modulating clutch and a lockup clutch disposed in parallel between its primary (rear) output and secondary (front) output. The system detects abnormally high magnitude and rapidly repeating wheel spin transients which are characteristic of operation in sand or similar highly randomly variable tractive conditions and overrides the on demand torque distribution program for a predetermined time interval. During this predetermined time interval, the transfer case lockup clutch is activated thereby coupling the primary and secondary drivelines and achieving a fifty-fifty torque split therebetween while the modulating clutch is inactive.

Abstract: A bearing plate formed from sheet metal to hold at least two rolling bearings in closely adjoining relation includes a pair of seat surfaces between which is located a ridge. The ridge is positioned in the area of the narrowest point between the outside rings of the rolling bearings and is pulled from the seat surfaces generally in the axial direction. The ridge axially increases in width with curved transition areas that merge with the seat surfaces.

Abstract: An automatic transmission control apparatus for a vehicle and a control method thereof keep the optimum vehicle speed even on a road with a gradient such as an up hill or an down hill in line. Whether or not it is necessary to change the gear ratio is determined based on a vehicle speed and the road gradient and for generating a command signal to change the gear ratio if necessary, thereby changing the gear ratio.

Abstract: An output power control apparatus for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which apparatus can enhance drivability of the motor vehicle regardless of shift operation of a transmission by suppressing positively abrupt start of the motor vehicle and shift shock due to increase of load applied to the transmission upon shift operation thereof from a neutral range to a drive range. The output power control apparatus includes an intake pipe (7) for supplying intake air to an internal combustion engine (6) mounted on a motor vehicle, a throttle valve (8) installed in the intake pipe (7) for regulating an amount of the intake air supplied to the engine (6), a throttle actuator (9) for adjusting an opening degree (.theta.

Abstract: A control for enhanced manual shifting in a computer-assisted (48) vehicular splitter-type compound transmission (16) having a synchronized main section (16A) shifted by a manually operated shift lever (31) and a controller (42). The splitter section (16B) is located at the input end of the transmission, is provided with a three-position (L, H, N) actuator (46), and is commanded to a splitter-neutral position upon sensing an intent for a main section shift to neutral and remains in splitter neutral until the main section is reengaged to reduce the forces required to synchronize the main section.

Abstract: A linear motion guide unit is disclosed wherein separators are arranged between any adjoining rolling elements, or balls, running along endless-circulating passages and interconnected with each other through strings in such an individually replaceable manner. The separators are each interposed between any adjoining balls so as to space apart them from each other. The separators each have a separator column formed with ball-contacting surfaces for carrying the balls thereon at opposite faces in a running direction of the balls, and webs formed integrally with the column and extended fore-and-aft along the running direction of the balls over the balls, and the webs being each provided therein with channels. The separators are arranged between the adjacent balls in series and interconnected with each other by the strings that thread through the channels in the webs.

Abstract: A clutched actuator for use in a transfer case is disclosed which may be used in conjunction with electronic traction control systems and anti-lock braking systems where the clutched actuator system is required to quickly disengage the four-wheel drive of the vehicle. The clutched actuator is operably coupled to the transfer case of the vehicle drive system through a sector plate. The clutched actuator includes a worm drive motor assembly providing the base driving mechanism, a clutching mechanism, and a gear reduction mechanism for reducing the torque capacity required of the clutch mechanism. When the clutching mechanism is engaged, power is transmitted from the worm drive through the gear reduction mechanism to the output shaft to selectively engage the mode of operation of the transfer case, i.e., two-wheel or four-wheel drive mode, and the drive torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. The worm gear is non-backdrivable such that the motor need not provide a holding torque.

Abstract: A rider having a centralizing or radially stabilizing bushing that reduces vibration and a longitudinal stabilizer element or lip to prevent longitudinal translation of the stabilizing bushing. The centralizing bushing maintains contact, alignment, and general stability between the bushing and the shaft and reduces noise and fluctuations between the bushing and the shaft when they are moving relative to each other. The bushing is mounted in the rider and includes a bearing engagable with the shaft and a cap engagable with the longitudinal stabilizing unit. There are high friction, elastomeric means engagable with the bearing for limiting movement of the bearing away from the shaft and the rider is under unbalanced radial load conditions. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the bearing is essentially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of the shaft.

Abstract: A differential assembly is disclosed having a pair of hydraulic couplings installed in a differential casing and operably arranged to rotatively couple first and second rotary members to the differential casing. Each hydraulic coupling includes a clutch pack operatively connected between one of the rotary members and the casing, a hydraulic pump, and a fluid distribution system for delivering pumped fluid to a pressure chamber to actuate a piston for engaging the clutch pack and to a clutch chamber to cool the clutch pack.

Abstract: A control system and method for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) including an engine braking mechanism (14A) is provided for allowing operator request for an automatic direct downshift into the selected ratio (GR.sub.EB) automatically determined to provide optimum engine braking under current vehicle operating conditions. Retaining the control lever (1) in a displaced position for longer than a reference period of time (REF), such as one or two seconds, while the engine brake is active, will initiate the automatic determination and shift into the selected ratio (GR.sub.EB) determined to provide optimum engine braking under current vehicle operating conditions procedure.

Abstract: A control for enhanced manual shifting in a computer-assisted (48) vehicular splitter-type compound transmission (16) having a synchronized main section (16A) shifted by a manually operated shift lever (31) and a controller (42). The splitter section (16E) is provided with a three-position (L, H, N) actuator (46) and is commanded to a splitter-neutral position upon sensing a main section shift to neutral to reduce the forces required to synchronize the main section.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rolling bearing comprising an inner ring, an outer ring and rolling elements as constituting members, wherein at least one of the members is formed by a steel material for bearing and has been subjected to carburizing or carbonitriding and titanium carbides or titanium carbonitrides having an average particle diameter of not more than 80 nm are dispersed in the surface and interior thereof, the steel material having an alloy composition composed of: C: 0.15 to 0.45% by weight; Si: 0.1 to 1.2% by weight; Mn: 0.2 to 1.5% by weight; Cr: 0.2 to 1.6% by weight; and Ti: 0.05 to 0.40% by weight. The rolling bearing is insusceptible to the occurrence of impressions particularly even in the presence of foreign matters, has excellent abrasion resistance, and is insusceptible to corrosion pitting (including hydrogen-induced crack) even under conditions that allow the occurrence of corrosion pitting in the presence of water.

Abstract: A control for enhanced manual shifting in a computer-assisted (48) vehicular splitter-type compound transmission (16) having a synchronized main section (16A) shifted by a manually operated shift lever (31) and a controller (42). The splitter section (16B) is located behind the main section and is provided with a three-position (L, H, N) actuator (46) and is commanded to a splitter-neutral position upon sensing an intent for a main section shift to neutral and remains in splitter neutral until the main section is reengaged to reduce the forces required to synchronize the main section.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission control has a CPU which utilizes a pre-programmed computer to control the interchange of the friction devices in the transmission. A routine within the CPU is executed by the computer at least when an impending ratio interchange is sensed. The routine uses stored data which includes friction disc parameters, engine operating parameters and vehicle performance parameters to determine if the impending shift will result in sufficient excess heat energy to cause the temperature of components in the friction device to exceed a predetermined design limit. If the temperature design limit will be exceeded, a reduced energy ratio interchange is commanded utilizing adaptive parameters for the upcoming shift; and if the temperature design limit will not be exceeded, the ratio interchange proceeds without adaptive parameters.

Abstract: Transmission device utilizes a self-locking enveloping worm (1) and enveloping type worm gear (2) in combination with differentials. The worm gear has less than 24 teeth and enveloping angle one revolution of worm thread more than 15 degrees. Mechanical motion from the input of one member (4) of the differential is transmitted to the output (5) of another member of the differential. Control member of the differential connected to the worm gear. Unlocking motion of worm gear (2) controlling by rotation of enveloping worm, connected to auxiliary motor (17). The transmission device for transmitting an oscillating input (4) to a single directional output (5) incorporates some of the worm and worm gear combinations with spider or bevel differentials. The usage of this invention not only transmits the rotation utilizing an oscillating input but also transmits the torque for the conventional power transmission.

Abstract: A transmission comprising gear case bottom part 72 and rear cover 73; shaft 19 supported on bearings 34 and 37; shaft 20 supported on bearings 33, 38 and 39; shaft 21 supported on bearings 35, 36 and 40 and shaft 22 supported on bearings 41 and 42.Shaft 19 carries a cluster of seven gears 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 all of them being integral part of the shaft. These gears are positioned along the shaft from the smallest gear 1 to the largest gear 7. Each gear on shaft 19 is permanently meshed with a gear on either shaft 20 or shaft 21. Gear 1 is meshed with gear 8, gear 2 with gear 9, gear 3 with gear 10, gear 4 with gear 11, gear 5 with gear 12, gear 6 with gear 13 and gear 7 with gear 14. Gear 17 on shaft 21 and gear 18 on shaft 20 are meshed with gear 16 on the output shaft 22. All gears on shafts 20, 21 and 22 in FIG. 1 and gear 65 on shaft 61 in FIG. 2 are rotating on angular contact ball bearings with their inner rings fixed to the shafts.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench having a self-shifting transmission apparatus having a rotational drive and a rotational output spindle with a ratchet driven by the output spindle. A first transmission gear and an overrunning clutch are rotatably connected in series between the rotational drive and the rotational output spindle. A centrifugal clutch is rotatably connected in series between the rotational drive and the rotational output spindle. The centrifugal clutch is rotatably connected to a shaft which rotates in the overrunning clutch such that upon the drive rotating at and above a predetermined rotational speed, the centrifugal clutch engages to rotate the output spindle while rotating the shaft to overrun within the overrunning clutch. Upon the drive rotating below the predetermined rotational speed, the centrifugal clutch disengages thereby permitting the overrunning clutch to engage the shaft and rotate the output spindle through the first transmission gear.

Abstract: A controller (100 in FIG. 1) for relieving a gear shift shock in a vehicle, comprising an input torque calculation portion (131) which calculates the input torque (T.sub.t) of the stepped automatic transmission mechanism of the vehicle from engine r.p.m. (N.sub.e) and turbine r.p.m. (N.sub.e), a shift start recognition portion (134) which recognizes the real mechanical shift start timing of the stepped automatic transmission mechanism in accordance with the change of the input torque (T.sub.t), a line-pressure correction magnitude calculation portion (142) which calculates a line-pressure correction magnitude (.DELTA.PL) during the gear shift operation of the stepped automatic transmission mechanism when the shift start has been recognized, a standard line pressure calculation portion (143) which calculates a standard line pressure (PL), and a command line pressure calculation portion (144) which adds the line-pressure correction magnitude (.DELTA.