Abstract: A transmission including: first and second input shafts; an output shaft; lay shafts; gears; and at least one forward output gear non-rotatably connected to the output shaft; an axis of rotation for each gear; half synchronizer clutches arranged to non-rotatably connect the gears to lay shafts and disconnect the gears from the lay shafts; and an idler gear non-rotatably connected to a lay shaft and meshed with the at least one forward output gear so that when the idler gear rotates about its axis of rotation, the at least one forward output gear rotates about its axis of rotation and when the at least one forward output gear rotates about its axis of rotation, the idler gear rotates about its axis of rotation. For at least one reverse gear ratio, the idler gear is arranged to rotate the output shaft opposite a direction of rotation for the first or second input shaft.

Abstract: A transmission including: a first number of input shafts; an output shaft; a second number of gears non-rotatably connected to the output shaft; a third number of lay shafts; and full synchronizer clutches. Each full synchronizer clutch includes: a respective first half synchronizer clutch arranged to non-rotatably connect a respective first gear to a respective lay shaft included in the third number of lay shafts, and disconnect the respective first gear from the respective lay shaft; and a respective second half synchronizer clutch arranged to non-rotatably connect a respective second gear to the respective lay shaft, and disconnect the respective second gear from the respective lay shaft. The transmission is arranged to provide a fourth number of total reverse and forward speed ratios equal to the first number multiplied by the second number multiplied by the third number.

Abstract: A system including: at least one accessory device connected to an accessories drive shaft; a motor/generator including an input/output shaft; a first clutch arranged to receive torque from an engine and connected to the accessories drive shaft; a second clutch connected to the input/output shaft; and first and second torque transfer elements. The first torque transfer element is connected to the input/output shaft and the accessories drive shaft to reduce a rotational speed of the input/output shaft. The second torque transfer element is arranged to connect to a transmission input shaft, is connected to the second clutch, and is arranged to increase a rotational speed of the transmission input shaft. For a generator mode, the first clutch is arranged to be opened, the second clutch is arranged to be closed; and the transmission input shaft is arranged to rotate the input/output shaft via the second torque transfer element.

Abstract: A disconnect clutch for a torque transfer device for a vehicle, including: an axis of rotation; an input shaft arranged to receive torque from a torque generating or transmitting device for the vehicle; an output shaft arranged to transmit the torque; a forward clutch having a first torque-carrying capacity; a reverse clutch having a second torque-carrying capacity less than the first torque-carrying capacity; and an actuator system. For a forward connect mode in which the input shaft is rotating in a first rotational direction, the actuator system is arranged to close the forward clutch to non-rotatably connect the input and output shafts. For a reverse connect mode in which the input shaft is rotating in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction, the actuator system is arranged to close the reverse clutch to close the reverse clutch to non-rotatably connect the input and output shafts.

Abstract: A harmonic balancer assembly is provided including a drive plate adapted to be attached to a crankshaft or other drive shaft. A first circumferentially extending elastomeric ring is connected to an axial face of the drive plate. An inertia ring is provided which also includes an axial face that is connected to the first elastomeric ring. A drive element can be connected to or engaged with the inertia ring in order to transmit torque from the drive plate to a further element in a drive train. The inertia ring can be connected to a pulley, a torque converter, or other transmission element in order to, for example, transfer torque from a crankshaft to a further transmission component or to transfer torque to a separate power take off.

Abstract: A disconnect system for an all-wheel drive vehicle drive train is provided. The disconnect system includes a first torque transmitter, a second torque transmitter and a clutch selectively connecting the first torque transmitter and the second torque transmitter. The clutch includes an engagement section and an inner race and an outer race supporting the engagement section. The inner race is arranged to be forced against the engagement section to lock the clutch and moved away from the engagement section to unlock the clutch.

Abstract: A camshaft assembly, including a camshaft phaser with: stator; rotor including first plurality of circumferentially aligned ramps; and second plurality of circumferentially aligned ramps offset from the first plurality of ramps in a first axial direction; first and second wedge plates radially disposed between the rotor and the stator; and camshaft non-rotatably connected to the rotor. In a drive mode: the stator is arranged to receive first torque and to rotate in a first direction; the assembly is arranged to operate in successive cycles of a first phase followed by a second phase; in the first phase the first wedge plate non-rotatably connects the stator and the rotor while the second wedge plate is rotatable with respect to the stator; and in the second phase, the second wedge plate non-rotatably connects the stator and the rotor while the first wedge plate is rotatable with respect to the stator.

Abstract: A launch device for a vehicle transmission includes a housing, an impeller, a turbine; and first and second clutches. The first and second clutches include first and second pistons, respectively. The first and second pistons are sealingly engaged with one another. The first clutch releaseably engages the impeller with the housing and the second clutch releaseably engages the turbine with the first piston. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is disposed radially outside of the second clutch and at least a portion of the first piston is disposed axially between the housing and the second piston. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is engaged by a first pressure, and the second clutch is engaged by a second pressure greater than the first pressure.

Abstract: An electric propulsion device includes a first stator with at least one first wire coil and a first centerline and a first rotor installed on an eccentric shaft such that the first rotor rolls in to and out of contact with portions of the first stator. In an example embodiment, the electric propulsion device has a housing and a bearing. The stator is installed in the housing and the bearing positions the eccentric shaft about the first centerline. In an example embodiment, the at least one first wire coil is a plurality of wire coils that are energized fully or partially to rotate the first rotor in the first stator.

Abstract: A transmission clutch including: a carrier; a clutch pack; friction plates; a compression plate including a portion; and a first ramp ring including: a first portion in contact with the portion of the compression plate; and a second portion. The clutch includes a second ramp ring including a third portion axially aligned with the second portion; a lever spring; and a piston. The piston displaces the spring in an axial direction such that: the spring applies a force to the second portion; the first ramp ring rotates in a circumferential direction and axially displaces in the axial direction; and the first ramp ring urges the compression plate in the axial direction to contact the clutch pack. The piston displaces the lever spring further in the axial direction such that the compression plate clamps pressure plates and friction plates in the clutch pack to rotationally fix the carrier to the housing.

Abstract: An accessories drive system, including: a accessory device; and a clutch assembly including: an electric machine; a drive shaft connected to the machine and accessory device; at least one clutch; and a control unit to: connect, using the clutch, the drive shaft to the crankshaft or the input shaft; rotate the drive shaft with the crankshaft or the input shaft; disconnect, using the clutch, the drive shaft from the crankshaft or the input shaft; accelerate or decelerate, using the machine, rotation of the drive shaft at a first absolute rate less than a second absolute rate of acceleration or deceleration of the engine or the input shaft; and when a speed of rotation of the drive shaft is within a predetermined range of a speed of rotation of the crankshaft or the input shaft, close the clutch to engage the drive shaft with the crankshaft or the input shaft.

Abstract: A transmission clutch assembly includes at least one rotatable clutch plate or friction plate, a reaction plate, a non-rotatable piston, at least one bearing roller, and a cage. The reaction plate is arranged to rotate with and apply a force to the at least one rotatable clutch plate or friction plate. The non-rotatable piston is arranged for sealing engagement with a transmission housing. The at least one bearing roller arranged between and contactable with the reaction plate and the piston to permit relative rotational motion therebetween. The cage is for positioning the at least one roller and is retained by the reaction plate or the piston.

Abstract: A dual clutch having a flywheel comprising an inner conical surface and an outer conical surface, a first clutch comprising a first contact member that is axially movable along an axis relative to first and second transmission-side output shafts for engaging a first conical clutch disc connected to a first output shaft with the inner conical surface of the flywheel, a second clutch comprising a second contact member that is axially movable along the axis relative to the first and second transmission-side output shafts for engaging a second conical clutch disk connected to a second output shaft with the outer conical surface of the flywheel, a mounting means connected to a clutch housing of the dual clutch or to a transmission housing of a motor vehicle transmission, and, actuation means for moving the first clutch and/or the second clutch along the axis.

Abstract: A one-way clutch carrier assembly for a transmission includes an outer ring and a carrier. The outer ring has an outer surface with radially extending teeth. The carrier circumscribes the outer ring. The carrier has an undulating outer surface with teeth for receiving a plurality of clutch plates, an undulating inner surface with teeth for receiving the outer ring teeth, and an inwardly extending tab for limiting axial displacement of the outer ring in the carrier. In an example embodiment, the outer ring includes a first circumferential surface with a first radius and a second circumferential surface with a second radius, larger than the first radius. The carrier inwardly extending tab has a third radius that is smaller than the second radius.

Abstract: A clutch assembly for a motor vehicle drive train is provided. The clutch assembly includes a clutch pack; a piston for engaging the clutch pack; a housing including a surface for slidably supporting the piston; a release spring for disengaging the piston from the clutch; and a bearing supporting the clutch pack. The bearing limiting axial movement of the release spring away from the piston. A method of assembling a clutch assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A clutch assembly, including: a secondary piston assembly; a primary piston including a portion located radially outward of the secondary piston assembly; a first chamber at least partially formed by a first side of the primary piston; a second chamber at least partially formed by the secondary piston assembly and a second side of the primary piston; and a check valve connecting the first and second chambers. For a first force applied by fluid in the first chamber: the primary piston remains axially stationary; the fluid flows from the first chamber into the second chamber; and the secondary piston assembly displaces in a first axial direction to contact a clutch pack. For an increase of the first force to a second force: fluid flow between the first and second chambers is blocked by the check valve; and the primary piston and the secondary piston assembly displace in the first axial direction to close the clutch pack.

Abstract: A clutch assembly, including: a one-way clutch connected to first and second components and a helical gear engaged with the one way clutch. The helical gear is arranged to rotate in a rotational direction such that the helical gear displaces in an axial direction. The displacement of the helical gear in the axial direction and rotation of the helical gear in the rotational direction are arranged to rotationally lock the one-way clutch to non-rotatably connect the first and second components.

Abstract: A thermal management module includes a motor with an output shaft, and a gear train connecting the output shaft to a driven gear connected to a valve for controlling coolant flow in a coolant system. At least one grille shutter is movable between an open position allowing air through the grille shutter and a dosed position preventing air through the grille shutter. A linkage connects the at least one grille shutter to the output shaft or the gear train, so that the motor is operable to control a valve operating position of the valve and a shutter operating position of the at least one shutter.

Abstract: A clutch assembly, including: a one-way clutch connected to first and second components and a helical gear engaged with the one way clutch. The helical gear is arranged to rotate in a rotational direction such that the helical gear displaces in an axial direction. The displacement of the helical gear in the axial direction and rotation of the helical gear in the rotational direction are arranged to rotationally lock the one-way clutch to non-rotatably connect the first and second components.

Abstract: An accessories drive system, including: a clutch assembly with a drive shaft; and at least one accessory device connected to the drive shaft. In a first position for the clutch assembly: the clutch assembly is arranged to transmit first torque from an output shaft for a transmission to the drive shaft to drive the at least one accessory device and rotation of the drive shaft is isolated from rotation of a launch device for the vehicle. In a second position for the clutch assembly: the clutch assembly is arranged to transmit second torque from the launch device to the drive shaft to drive the at least one accessory device and the rotation of the drive shaft is isolated from rotation of the output shaft for the transmission.