Abstract: A transmission control unit for a wedge clutch, comprising a controller configured to send one or more signals to a switch connected to the wedge clutch, the switch being configured to demagnetize the wedge clutch by sending current in a first direction to a coil of the wedge clutch.

Abstract: An arrangement for a multi-clutch assembly including a popoff valve is disclosed. The arrangement also includes a first clutch, a second clutch, and a spool valve assembly. Depending on the mode, the popoff valve either provides a flowpath for residual hydraulic fluid from a latching chamber of the spool valve assembly to a vent of the popoff valve, or provides a flowpath for supplying hydraulic fluid to the latching chamber of the spool valve assembly via a fluid connection from a supply inlet to a latch port of the popoff valve.

Abstract: An arrangement for a multi-clutch assembly including a popoff valve is disclosed. The arrangement also includes a first clutch, a second clutch, and a spool valve assembly. Depending on the mode, the popoff valve either provides a flowpath for residual hydraulic fluid from a latching chamber of the spool valve assembly to a vent of the popoff valve, or provides a flowpath for supplying hydraulic fluid to the latching chamber of the spool valve assembly via a fluid connection from a supply inlet to a latch port of the popoff valve.

Abstract: A starter assembly including a starter and starting device. The starter includes: an electric motor including a motor shaft; an output shaft non-rotatably connected to the motor shaft; and a one-way clutch including a first race including an axially fixed pinion gear and a second race non-rotatably connected to the output shaft. The starting device includes a wrap spring clutch with first and second ends. For a start mode: the electric motor rotates the motor shaft and the pinion gear in a first circumferential direction; the pinion gear rotates the second end, with respect to the first end, in the first circumferential direction; and, the wrap spring clutch rotates a torque converter shell in the first circumferential direction. For a first phase of a release mode: the electric motor rotates the second race in a second circumferential direction; and the first race rotates in the second circumferential direction.

Abstract: A starter including: a housing; a motor shaft located within the housing; an electric motor located within the housing and arranged to rotate the motor shaft in first and second opposite circumferential directions about an axis of rotation; an output shaft non-rotatably connected to the motor shaft; and a one-way clutch including first and second races. The first race includes a pinion gear fixed with respect to axial movement, parallel to the axis of rotation, with respect to the housing and arranged to mesh with a ring gear. The second race is non-rotatably connected to the output shaft. For a start mode, the electric motor is arranged to rotate the motor shaft and the pinion gear in a first circumferential direction.

Abstract: An interchangeable battery pack apparatus and method are disclosed which includes a top housing having a printed circuit board and a connector for electrically connecting a pair of batteries in order to provide an electrical power with respect to an external device. A bottom housing having a number of battery components for connecting the batteries can be coupled to the top housing via a fastener to form a battery pack in order to secure the batteries from a humid and corrosive environment. The battery pack can be interchangeably utilized as a replaceable battery pack and/or a ruggedized potted battery pack.

Abstract: An interchangeable battery pack apparatus and method are disclosed which includes a top housing having a printed circuit board and a connector for electrically connecting a pair of batteries in order to provide an electrical power with respect to an external device. A bottom housing having a number of battery components for connecting the batteries can be coupled to the top housing via a fastener to form a battery pack in order to secure the batteries from a humid and corrosive environment. The battery pack can be interchangeably utilized as a replaceable battery pack and/or a ruggedized potted battery pack.

Abstract: A wireless device (150) and related method of monitoring or controlling a process includes a housing (200) having a mounting structure (300) for rigidly connecting the wireless device with respect to a solid surface, such as within a processing facility (125). An antenna assembly (250) has a movable connection (e.g., using set screw 310 and channel 425) with the housing (200), wherein the antenna assembly can be moved with respect to the housing (200), and wherein the movable connection maintains a hermetic seal and an explosion-proof flame path of the housing and the antenna assembly. The wireless device (150) can include a transmitter, receiver or a transceiver coupled to the antenna assembly (250), wherein the wireless device (150) is operable to wirelessly transmit using the antenna assembly to a remote receiver or receive information from a remotely located transmitter.

Abstract: A wireless device (150) and related method of monitoring or controlling a process includes a housing (200) having a mounting structure (300) for rigidly connecting the wireless device with respect to a solid surface, such as within a processing facility (125). An antenna assembly (250) has a movable connection (e.g., using set screw 310 and channel 425) with the housing (200), wherein the antenna assembly can be moved with respect to the housing (200), and wherein the movable connection maintains a hermetic seal and an explosion-proof flame path of the housing and the antenna assembly. The wireless device (150) can include a transmitter, receiver or a transceiver coupled to the antenna assembly (250), wherein the wireless device (150) is operable to wirelessly transmit using the antenna assembly to a remote receiver or receive information from a remotely located transmitter.

Abstract: A system transports a device into a piece of industrial equipment for the purpose of collecting data inside of the industrial equipment. In an embodiment, the industrial equipment is a furnace and the device is an IR camera. The system opens a door covering an opening on the furnace, moves the IR camera inside of the furnace for a short time, the IR camera captures images, and the system removes the camera from the furnace and closes the door.