Abstract: A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear, and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit has a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.

Abstract: A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear, and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit has a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.

Abstract: A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear, and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit has a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.

Abstract: A combined power take-off and synchronizer assembly selectively connects a source of rotational energy to a driven accessory includes a power take-off portion that includes an input mechanism that is adapted to be rotatably driven by a source of rotational energy and an output mechanism that is rotatably driven by the input mechanism. The combined power take-off and synchronizer assembly also includes a synchronized clutch portion that selective connects the output mechanism of the power take-off portion to an output shaft that is adapted to be connected to a rotatably driven device.

Abstract: A power take off device includes input and output shafts and an integral planetary gear set. The power take off device may be a single speed or a multi-speed device. The input shaft and the output shaft are mechanically connected through the planetary gear set. The output shaft may be driven in a forward direction and/or may be driven in a reverse direction. For example, the output shaft may be driven with a speed reduction, a speed increase, or at a 1:1 ratio with the input shaft.

Abstract: A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear, and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit has a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.

Abstract: A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear, and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit has a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.

Abstract: A power take off device includes input and output shafts and an integral planetary gear set. The power take off device may be a single speed or a multi-speed device. The input shaft and the output shaft are mechanically connected through the planetary gear set. The output shaft may be driven in a forward direction and/or may be driven in a reverse direction. For example, the output shaft may be driven with a speed reduction, a speed increase, or at a 1:1 ratio with the input shaft.

Abstract: A power take off device that includes a clutch that is engaged by a pressure operated actuator. The pressure operated actuator may be a two directional fluid pressure operated actuator that selectably engages the clutch. A single input signal may operate the two directional fluid pressure operated actuator in both directions. In one mode of operation of the power take off device, a substantial speed reduction and torque increase is provided between the input shaft and the output shaft to start rotating the blower and to overcome the inertial start up resistance of the blower. The power take off device may change to a second mode of operation without stopping to provide a direct one to one speed and torque ration between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: A hydromechanical transmission 11 includes a hydraulic unit 23 and a gear unit 24. The gear unit 24 includes a first gear unit housing 29a defining a first sump 37a having a first set of gears 71. A second gear unit housing 29b defines a substantially smaller second sump 37b having a second set of gears 78, 79. An input shaft 62 extends longitudinally into the first sump 37a, and an output shaft 63 extends longitudinally from the second sump 37b. The longitudinal axes of the input and output shafts are substantially coaxial. A first hydraulic pump motor unit drive shaft 44 extends into the first sump 37a and is drivingly connected with the first set of gears, and a second hydraulic pump motor unit drive shaft 45 extends through the first sump 37a and into the second sump 37b and is drivingly connected with the second set of gears.

Abstract: A combined power take-off and synchronizer assembly selectively connects a source of rotational energy to a driven accessory includes a power take-off portion that includes an input mechanism that is adapted to be rotatably driven by a source of rotational energy and an output mechanism that is rotatably driven by the input mechanism. The combined power take-off and synchronizer assembly also includes a synchronized clutch portion that selective connects the output mechanism of the power take-off portion to an output shaft that is adapted to be connected to a rotatably driven device.

Abstract: A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit having a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.

Abstract: A hydromechanical transmission 11 includes a hydraulic unit 23 and a gear unit 24. The gear unit 24 includes a first gear unit housing 29a defining a first sump 37a having a first set of gears 71. A second gear unit housing 29b defines a substantially smaller second sump 37b having a second set of gears 78, 79. An input shaft 62 extends longitudinally into the first sump 37a, and an output shaft 63 extends longitudinally from the second sump 37b. The longitudinal axes of the input and output shafts are substantially coaxial. A first hydraulic pump motor unit drive shaft 44 extends into the first sump 37a and is drivingly connected with the first set of gears, and a second hydraulic pump motor unit drive shaft 45 extends through the first sump 37a and into the second sump 37b and is drivingly connected with the second set of gears.

Abstract: A motor vehicle 10 includes a hydromechanical powersplit transmission 11, a prime mover 13, an engine drive shaft 14, drive wheels 15, a differential 16, a differential drive shaft 17, and frame rails 18. The transmission 11 includes a connecting plate 25 having a hydraulic side 25a with a pressurized hydraulic chamber 36 filled with hydraulic fluid and a gear set side 25b with an atmospheric pressure gear side chamber 37 partially filled with lubricating oil. The connecting plate 25 provides a hydraulic manifold. A prime mover input shaft 41, 62 extends through the hydraulic chamber 36 and connecting plate 25 and is drivingly connected to one of the planetary gear components 71. Hydraulic pump motor units 42, 43 include hydraulic pump motor unit drive shafts 44, 45 that extend through connecting plate 25 and are drivingly connected to planetary gear components 71.

Abstract: A method of assembly 140 for a hydromechanical powersplit transmission 11 and a method of disassembly and repair 140 includes providing a connecting plate 25 at step 140a. Primary and secondary pump motor unit drive shafts 44, 45 and rotating groups 42a, 42b, 43a, 43b and housing 26 are assembled onto the connecting plate 25 at steps 140b-140d to provide a hydraulic unit 23 on one side 23a of the connecting plate 25 for the transmission 11. Primary drive gear 76 and planetary gear set 71 and front gear housing 29a are assembled onto connecting plate 25 at steps 140e-140h. Secondary drive gears 78 and 79 and rear gear housing 29b and valves 53, 54, 55 and 56 are assembled onto connecting plate 25 at steps 140i-140k to provide a gear unit 24 for the transmission 11 that is assembled integrally with the hydraulic unit 23.

Abstract: Power take off devices 10, 110, 210, 310 and 410 are disclosed. Each of the power take off devices include an integral planetary gear set coaxially arranged with the respective input shafts and output shafts of the devices to provide space efficient rotational torque at a large variety of large and small input to output ratios to a variety of accessory devices. The power take off devices 10 and 110 are two speed devices, and the power take off devices 210, 310 and 410 are single speed devices. In one embodiment, a power take off device 10 is mounted on and driven by a transmission of an over the highway truck to power a high speed blower mounted on the truck. The device 10 includes an input shaft 36 that meshes with and is driven by a gear in the transmission and an output shaft 37 that drives the blower. The shafts 36 and 37 are mechanically connected through a planetary gear set 52.

Abstract: A power take off device includes input and output shafts and an integral planetary gear set. The power take off device may be a single speed or a two speed device. The input shaft and the output shaft are mechanically connected through the planetary gear set. In one mode of operation of the power take off device, a substantial speed reduction and torque increase is provided between the input shaft and the output shaft. The power take off device may change to a second mode of operation without stopping to provide a direct one to one speed and torque ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft. A planetary gear set clutch unit includes a two direction actuator that provides fluid pressure actuation and release of the clutch unit with a single input signal.

Abstract: A system and method of dithering speed and/or torque for shifting a transmission of a vehicle having an engine, a reversible, variable displacement hydraulic motor/pump which can be driven by the engine, a hydraulic accumulator supplied by said motor/pump, and at least one reversible hydraulic driving motor for propelling the vehicle supplied with fluid by the hydraulic accumulator and/or by said motor/pump operating as a pump. A transmission unit connects the engine with the variable displacement hydraulic motor/pump during a first mode of operation (city mode) and connects the engine to a vehicle drive wheel during a second mode of operation. The system utilizes stored hydraulic energy to dither the output of the driving motor in order to achieve quick and smooth shifts between city and highway mode, or between various ranges within the city mode.

Abstract: A system and method of dithering speed and/or torque for shifting a transmission of a vehicle having an engine, a reversible, variable displacement hydraulic motor/pump which can be driven by the engine, a hydraulic accumulator supplied by said motor/pump, and at least one reversible hydraulic driving motor for propelling the vehicle supplied with fluid by the hydraulic accumulator and/or by said motor/pump operating as a pump. A transmission unit connects the engine with the variable displacement hydraulic motor/pump during a first mode of operation (city mode) and connects the engine to a vehicle drive wheel during a second mode of operation. The system utilizes stored hydraulic energy to dither the output of the driving motor in order to achieve quick and smooth shifts between city and highway mode, or between various ranges within the city mode.

Abstract: A system and method of dithering speed and/or torque for shifting a transmission of a vehicle having an engine, a reversible, variable displacement hydraulic motor/pump which can be driven by the engine, a hydraulic accumulator supplied by said motor/pump, and at least one reversible hydraulic driving motor for propelling the vehicle supplied with fluid by the hydraulic accumulator and/or by said motor/pump operating as a pump. A transmission unit connects the engine with the variable displacement hydraulic motor/pump during a first mode of operation (city mode) and connects the engine to a vehicle drive wheel during a second mode of operation. The system utilizes stored hydraulic energy to dither the output of the driving motor in order to achieve quick and smooth shifts between city and highway mode, or between various ranges within the city mode.