Abstract: A vehicle includes an powerplant, a manual transmission, and a clutch. A vehicle controller is programmed to automatically control operation of the clutch allowing the driver to shift gears by just operating the gear shifter. The vehicle also includes an input allowing the driver to override the controller and operate the clutch. The input is located on the gear shifter and is in electric communication with the controller. The controller is programmed to, inter alia, command the clutch to reduce clutch capacity responsive to receiving a signal from the sensor indicating grasping of the shifter.

Abstract: A power transmission mechanism for a turbomachine is provided, having a reduction gear having a first gear and a second gear having different reduction ratios and each having a first gear wheel mounted so as to be able to rotate freely on a shared first axle and a second gear wheel mounted on a shared second axle; and a coupling member having an annular body with an axis of revolution having first and second rows of helical coupling teeth, which are respectively oriented opposite and substantially parallel to the first and second directions, the coupling member being mounted so as to rotate with and slide axially on said first axle so as to occupy at least two predetermined axial meshing positions in which the coupling teeth mesh with complementary meshing projections of one of the first gear wheels which is then made to rotate with the first axle.

Abstract: A mechanical joint configured for providing dissipation of heat generated is provided. The mechanical joint includes a housing containing a motor assembly configured to drive a gear assembly for driving the mechanical joint, the motor assembly configured to be controlled by a control assembly for controlling rotation of a rotor of the motor assembly; wherein a brake disk of the control assembly is configured to increase air flow within the housing. A robot and a robotic system are also disclosed.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, a rotary actuator includes a drive assembly including a motor and one or more gears coupled to and rotated by the motor, an output rotated by the drive assembly and a housing. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion to define an interior in which at least part of the drive assembly is received. The housing also includes a first motor locating feature that engages the motor and positions the motor within the housing and prevents rotation of the motor, and a first gear locating feature that locates and retains the position of at least one of said one or more gears. The first motor locating feature and first gear locating feature are both integrally formed in the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a linear actuator (1) for an automobile transmission comprising an electric motor (6) for moving a transmission control member (5) between a plurality of shift positions, a spring (15) for driving the transmission control member (5) to an end position of the shift range in case of electric power failure, and a worm screw (7) to drive a displaceable worm wheel (10) with a pinion (11) meshing with a displaceable gear rack (12). The transmission control member (5) is displaceably coupled to the worm wheel (10). The gear rack (2) is blocked by an electrically activated lock against linear displacement with the spring (15) in a compressed state such that upon interruption of power supply to the lock the gear rack (12) is released and linearly displaced by the spring (15) thereby shifting the transmission control element (5) to its end position.

Abstract: A transfer case is disclosed that includes an input shaft, a primary output shaft, a secondary output shaft, a gear reduction mechanism that selectively couples the input shaft to the primary output shaft in a high range and a low range, a secondary torque transfer mechanism that operates to selectively couple the primary output shaft to the secondary output shaft to engage a four-wheel drive mode, and an actuation mechanism that operates the gear reduction mechanism and the secondary torque transfer mechanism. The actuation mechanism includes a gear plate with an integral target pattern that is rotatable through a plurality of positions corresponding to states of the gear reduction mechanism and the secondary torque transfer, as well as a sensor that is adapted and positioned to read the target pattern to in each of the positions of the gear plate.

Abstract: A transmission assembly including a torque input shaft and a torque output shaft and input idler gears, input fixed gears and shift elements, each of which is associated with an input idler gear, are arranged on the torque input shaft, and output idler gears, output fixed gears and shift elements, each of which are associated with an output idler gear, are arranged on the torque output shaft, with the result that a plurality of different torque transmission paths from the torque input shaft to the torque output shaft may be implemented. The transmission arrangement has an additional torque transmission path that may be implemented. The additional torque transmission path runs from the torque input shaft through a double gear to the torque output shaft. The transmission assembly can be included in a corresponding overall transmission which can be installed in an agricultural machine.

Abstract: A substrate transport apparatus including a frame, at least one arm link rotatably connected to the frame and a shaftless drive section. The shaftless drive section including stacked drive motors for rotating the at least one arm link relative to the frame through a shaftless interface, each of the stacked drive motors including a stator having stator coils disposed on a fixed post fixed relative to the frame and a rotor substantially peripherally surrounding the stator such that the rotor is connected to a respective one of the at least one arm link for rotating the one of the at least one arm link relative to the frame causing an extension or retraction of the one of the at least one arm link, where the stacked drive motors are disposed in the at least one arm link so that part of each stator is within a common arm link.

Abstract: A transfer case with an actuator for operating a two-speed transmission (i.e., range mechanism) and a clutch (i.e., mode mechanism). The actuator employs a motor-driven cam structure that coordinates the movement of a first fork, which is associated with the range mechanism, and a second fork that is associated with the mode mechanism. A resilient coupling is employed to provide compliance between the motor and the cam structure in the event that tooth-on-tooth contact inhibits the range mechanism from changing from a high-range mode and a low range mode or tooth-on-tooth contact inhibits the mode mechanism from changing between a two-wheel drive mode and a four-wheel drive mode. A sensor target and sensor are employed to identify the rotational positioning of the cam structure placement, which is indicative of the modes in which the transmission and the clutch are operating.

Abstract: An anti-theft apparatus of a shift lever for a vehicle includes: a shift lever case having a shift lever which is connected with a shift cable and a mounting portion fixing a socket of the shift cable; and a mounting bracket which is detachably connected to the mounting portion to cover the mounting portion when the mounting bracket is mounted to the mounting portion, wherein the mounting bracket includes: a first end portion having a penetration hole through which the shift cable passes when the mounting bracket is mounted to the mounting portion; and a second end portion having an insert groove into which a part of the socket is inserted and in which fixing pins wrap the shift cable to limit a lateral movement of the shift cable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curvature-adjustable backboard assembly and a curved display device. The curvature-adjustable backboard assembly of the present invention includes a curvable backboard, a slider-crank mechanism, and a first low-speed position-limiting electric machine.

Abstract: A bearing adjustment assembly includes a worm engaged with a worm gear. The assembly also includes a worm bearing located proximate an end of the worm. The assembly further includes a compensation mechanism engaging the worm bearing, the compensation mechanism being adjustable to bias the worm bearing to maintain or adjust a gear mesh load between the worm gear and the worm.

Abstract: A driving force distribution apparatus includes a driving force connecting/disconnecting mechanism between a pinion gear shaft and an intermediate rotational member, a first driving force adjustment mechanism between the intermediate rotational member and a second output rotational member, a second driving force adjustment mechanism between the intermediate rotational member and a first output rotational member, and a hydraulic unit configured to generate pressures of hydraulic oil for operating the driving force connecting/disconnecting mechanism and the first and second driving force adjustment mechanisms. The hydraulic unit includes a single hydraulic pump and a hydraulic circuit configured to distribute a pressure of the hydraulic oil, which is discharged from the hydraulic pump, to cylinder chambers of pistons.

Abstract: A barrier, such as fence panel, is formed from a plurality of channel-shaped rails and plurality of upright members. Each upright member traverses the rail channels of the rails forming the barrier and is mechanically connected to the rail, such that the upright member is selectively tiltable with respect to the rail within an angular adjustment range. The mechanical connection between rail and upright member may be formed by a weld, such as a resistance weld, by a permanent adhesive, or with a fastener such as bolt or screw. A tab that extends from the rail web may be used to connect a rail to an upright member. The tab may depend from a bracket installed within the rail channel, or may be cut out and bent into the channel from the web. The tab is rotatable about an axis situated at or adjacent the web.

Abstract: A rack and pinion assembly for a vehicle steering assembly includes a pinion shaft having a splined region comprising a plurality of splines extending longitudinally in an axial direction of the pinion shaft. The rack and pinion assembly also includes an axial retention feature integrally formed on the splined region to axially retain a component matable with the pinion shaft.

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated transmission includes a selecting switching valve configured to selectively switch between a first switching valve and a second switching valve as a valve to be connected with an outlet port of a solenoid valve. The selecting switching valve is configured to operate in response to a hydraulic pressure applied to a specific frictional coupling element (second brake) in accordance with coupling and releasing of the specific frictional coupling element, and is configured to connect the outlet port with the first switching valve while the hydraulically actuated transmission is in high gear which is higher than or equal to a predetermined gear, and connect the outlet port with the second switching valve while the hydraulically actuated transmission is in the low gear which is lower than the predetermined gear.

Abstract: A screw (20) assembly for an actuator (10) is described comprising: a screw (20); a nut (22) threaded on said screw (20), such that rotation of said screw (20) causes axial movement of said nut (22); a stop located at an end of said screw (20) and defining an axial limit of said nut (22); a first feature located on said nut (22); and a second feature located on said stop; wherein said first and second features are configured to cooperate with one another substantially upon contact of said nut (22) with said stop so as to indicate an amount of free movement between said nut (22) and said screw (20).

Abstract: A gear position of a multi-position transmission, which shifts and drives a vehicle according to a turn motion of a shift drum, is detected by a plurality of sensors. An end portion of the shift drum is fitted with an end portion of an elongated shaft rotated coaxially with the shift drum. A first sensor which is fitted to other end portion of the elongated shaft detects a turn position of the elongated shaft. A second sensor which is located outside in a radial direction of the elongated shaft between the one end portion and the other end portion of the elongated shaft detects that the elongated shaft is located at a specified turn position. The first sensor and the second sensor are fitted from the outside of a transmission case of the multi-position transmission and are exposed to the outside of the transmission case.

Abstract: A shift-type multi-phase-shifter drive transmission device includes a drive device (3), a shifting mechanism, multiple angle adjustment mechanisms and multiple ruler mechanisms. When the shift-type drive transmission device works, the drive device (3) firstly drives a shifting rack (11) of the shifting mechanism to move to a position which is corresponding to one of the angle adjustment mechanisms, a shifting bulge (111) on the shifting rack (11) is against a driving lever (13) for engaging an active clutch gear (16) with a passive clutch gear (17) of the corresponding angle adjustment mechanism, so as to further drive a transmission screw (19), thus a transmission nut (20) on the transmission screw (19) implements the reciprocating linear motion. The shift-type drive transmission device is able to drive multiple phase shifters through one drive device (3) to perform angle adjustment, which reduces an amount of the drive sources and effectively decreases cost.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for actuating a manual gearbox, particularly of a motorcycle having a drive engine, and for carrying out a gear change while the clutch is engaged between the drive engine and the manual gearbox. The apparatus has a selector shaft, which can be actuated rotationally, and a gear-selector drum, which can be actuated rotationally. The gear-changing apparatus has a gear-change lever provided for actuating the selector shaft, and is adapted for influencing the output torque of the drive engine. One or more magnetic sensor(s), such as Hall effect sensors, are provided for sensing rotational actuation of the selector shaft and, optionally, for sensing rotational actuation of the gear selector drum. The sensor(s) send a signal to a controller and mechanisms known for affecting a change in gear to a lower or higher gear.