Abstract: A vacuum film forming apparatus includes a target chamber in which a target is disposed for performing a vacuum film forming; a first mold at a side of the target chamber; and a second mold that includes a workpiece chamber in which a workpiece is capable of being disposed. The first mold and the second mold are structured such that a film being formed onto the workpiece is capable of being carried out by die matching between the first mold and the second mold, and a shutter device for opening and closing the target chamber is provided to the first mold.

Abstract: A central differential for a four-wheel drive motor vehicle is provided on a pair of axles for right and left drive wheels. The differential has a tubular member secured to a final gear of a transmission, a pair of carriers one of which is connected to the drive wheels and the other carrier is operatively connected to the other drive wheels. A pair of annular side gears are securely provided on the tubular member, and an annular center gear rotatably mounted on the tubular member between the side gears. A pair of planetary gears are rotatably supported in the corresponding carrier. Each planetary gear comprises a pair of planet pinions, one of which is engaged with the side gear and the other is engaged with the center gear.

Abstract: A central differential for a four-wheel drive motor vehicle is provided on a pair of axles for right and left drive wheels. The differential has a cylindrical differential case connected to a final gear of a transmission, a pair of carriers provided in the differential case one of which is connected to the drive wheels and the other carrier is operatively connected to the other drive wheels. A pair of annular side gears are securely provided in the differential case, and an annular center gear rotatably mounted in the differential case between the side gears. A pair of planetary gears are rotatably supported in the corresponding carrier. Each planetary gear comprises a pair of planet pinions, one of which is engaged with the side gear and the other is engaged with the center gear.

Abstract: An oil hydraulic clutch having opposite disks is provided in a power transmitting system. One of disks is operatively connected to one of side gears of the central differential through a gear train and the other of the disks is operatively connected to the other side gear of the central differential through another gear train, whereby torque is transmitted to front and rear wheels in a distribution ratio.

Abstract: A steering system has a pair of rectangular frames for suspending rear wheels of a motor vehicle. Each frame is rotatably supported on eccentric portions formed on both sides of a shaft which is longitudinally disposed and rotatably mounted on a body of the vehicle. Accordingly, by rotating the shaft, the frame is deformed by deviation of axes of the eccentric portion to turn the rear wheels.

Abstract: A suspension system has at least one swing member for pivotally connecting one of wheels of the motor vehicle to a body of the vehicle. The swing member is rotatably supported on a shaft through an annular rubber bush secured to the shaft. The annular rubber bush has spring constants which are different in value at angular positions. Accordingly, by rotating the shaft, the spring constants with respect to the swing member are changed.

Abstract: A tubular cross-member is provided on a body of a motor vehicle in which a rack is slidably mounted. An outer control arm is rotatably connected on an end of the rack, and an inner control arm is rotatably supported on the cross-member. The other ends of both control arms are rotatably connected with each other by a kingpin. A rear wheel of the vehicle is rotatably mounted on a shaft secured to the outer control arm, and a steering drive device is provided to move the rack for steering.

Abstract: A final reduction gear comprising a pair of bevel gears are provided between a rear drive shaft and a rar axle shaft. A pair of oil hydraulic clutches are provided on both ends of the rear axle shaft for transmitting output of the final reduction gear to rear wheels of a motor vehicle respectively. Pressure of oil appplied to each of the clutches is controlled in accordance with driving conditions of the vehicle thereby controlling transmitting torque capacity of each clutch at cornering.

Abstract: A steering system for rear wheels of a motor vehicle is provided with a motor for changing the steering angle of the rear wheels and an electric control unit. The control unit produces a desired steering angle signal dependent on the speed of the vehicle and compares the actual steering angle of the rear wheels with the desired steering angle signal. A control signal dependent on the result of the comparison is applied to a driver which drives the motor so that the steering angle of the rear wheels coincides with the desired steering angle.