Abstract: Between a speed reducing mechanism (15, 17, 19) for speed-reducing drive power of an electric motor and a differential apparatus (7) for distributing speed-reduced drive power to axle ends is disposed a clutch (5) configured for interruptive transmission of drive power.

Abstract: Between a speed reducing mechanism (15, 17, 19) for speed-reducing drive power of an electric motor and a differential apparatus (7) for distributing speed-reduced drive power to axle ends is disposed a clutch (5) configured for interruptive transmission of drive power.

Abstract: A differential gear mechanism includes a rotatable case driven by torque from an engine, a differential gear set housed in the case for differential distribution of the torque to a pair of output axes, comprising a first clutch, an annular plunger movable in a direction of the rotation axis and an annular electromagnetic actuator for actuation of the plunger in the direction of the rotation axis. The case further comprises a second clutch being slidable in the direction of the rotation axis and the second clutch is actuated by the plunger so as to be engaged with the first clutch.

Abstract: A magnetic-path member includes first and second magnetic portions positioned on inner and outer peripheral sides of the magnetic-path member respectively. The magnetic-path member includes a non-magnetic portion interposed between the first and second magnetic portions and coupling the first and second magnetic portions by heat sintering. Magnetic lines of force occurring from an electromagnet pass through the magnetic-path member.

Abstract: An outer plate 31, which is used under a lubricated environment of a differential gear oil including a friction adjuster, is made of a SC tempered material which is subjected to nitriding treatment to suppress chemical adsorption of the friction adjuster. An inner plate 33 has paper on a surface thereof. The outer plate 31 and the inner plate 33 are provided to apply or release the torque between an outer differential case 3 and an inner differential case 5 of a rear differential device 1 having the outer differential case 3 and the inner differential case 5 capable of relatively rotating to the inside and the outside.

Abstract: A differential gear mechanism includes a rotatable case driven by torque from an engine, a differential gear set housed in the case for differential distribution of the torque to a pair of output axes, comprising a first clutch, an annular plunger movable in a direction of the rotation axis and an annular electromagnetic actuator for actuation of the plunger in the direction of the rotation axis. The case further comprises a second clutch being slidable in the direction of the rotation axis and the second clutch is actuated by the plunger so as to be engaged with the first clutch.

Abstract: An actuator 1 is disclosed including a stationary member 15, a rotational member 17 disposed for rotating capability with respect to the stationary member 15, a movable member 19 disposed for movements with respect to the rotational member 17, a drive power source 25 rotating the rotational member 17, and a converting mechanism disposed between the rotational member 17 and the movable member 19 to convert rotation of the rotational member to an operating force for an operative unit.

Abstract: An actuator for engagement and disengagement operation of a power transmission device is provided with a first plate being fixed, a second plate being movable in a direction of the engagement and disengagement operation so as to be engaged with the first plate, a third plate disposed opposite to the second plate with respect to the first plate, the third plate being rotatably engaged with the second plate, a drive unit engageable with the third plate so as to rotate the third plate, a cam mechanism converting a rotation of the third plate to a movement of the second plate in the direction of the engagement and disengagement operation and a retaining device restricting a relative rotation range of the third plate with respect to the drive unit. The second plate moved by the cam mechanism drives the power transmission device in the direction of the engagement and disengagement operation so as to intermit a power transmission thereof.

Abstract: A differential gear mechanism includes a rotatable case driven by torque from an engine, a differential gear set housed in the case for differential distribution of the torque to a pair of output axes, comprising a first clutch, an annular plunger movable in a direction of the rotation axis and an annular electromagnetic actuator for actuation of the plunger in the direction of the rotation axis. The case further comprises a second clutch being slidable in the direction of the rotation axis and the second clutch is actuated by the plunger so as to be engaged with the first clutch.

Abstract: The differential (13) includes a clutch system. The clutch system includes a clutch (41a, 43a) for being displaced to establish engagement thereof. The clutch system includes an actuator (61) for operating the clutch. The actuator includes a solenoid (63). The actuator a plunger (65, 67, 73) driven by the solenoid for giving a displacement to the clutch. The differential includes a rotatable driving member (31). The differential includes a differential mechanism (45, 49, 51 and 53) driven by the driving member. The clutch interlocks the driving member and the differential mechanism with each other.

Abstract: Between a speed reducing mechanism (15, 17, 19) for speed-reducing drive power of an electric motor and a differential apparatus (7) for distributing speed-reduced drive power to axle ends is disposed a clutch (5) configured for interruptive transmission of drive power.

Abstract: Between a speed reducing mechanism (15, 17, 19) for speed-reducing drive power of an electric motor and a differential apparatus (7) for distributing speed-reduced drive power to axle ends is disposed a clutch (5) configured for interruptive transmission of drive power.

Abstract: An actuator for engagement and disengagement operation of a power transmission device is provided with a first plate being fixed, a second plate being movable in a direction of the engagement and disengagement operation so as to be engaged with the first plate, a third plate disposed opposite to the second plate with respect to the first plate, the third plate being rotatably engaged with the second plate, a drive unit engageable with the third plate so as to rotate the third plate, a cam mechanism converting a rotation of the third plate to a movement of the second plate in the direction of the engagement and disengagement operation and a retaining device restricting a relative rotation range of the third plate with respect to the drive unit. The second plate moved by the cam mechanism drives the power transmission device in the direction of the engagement and disengagement operation so as to intermit a power transmission thereof.

Abstract: An actuator 1 is disclosed including a stationary member 15, a rotational member 17 disposed for rotating capability with respect to the stationary member 15, a movable member 19 disposed for movements with respect to the rotational member 17, a drive power source 25 rotating the rotational member 17, and a converting mechanism disposed between the rotational member 17 and the movable member 19 to convert rotation of the rotational member to an operating force for an operative unit.

Abstract: The differential (13) includes a clutch system. The clutch system includes a clutch (41a, 43a) for being displaced to establish engagement thereof. The clutch system includes an actuator (61) for operating the clutch. The actuator includes a solenoid (63). The actuator a plunger (65,67,73) driven by the solenoid for giving a displacement to the clutch. The differential includes a rotatable driving member (31). The differential includes a differential mechanism (45, 49, 51 and 53) driven by the driving member. The clutch interlocks the driving member and the differential mechanism with each other.

Abstract: A differential gear mechanism includes a rotatable case driven by torque from an engine, a differential gear set housed in the case for differential distribution of the torque to a pair of output axes, comprising a first clutch, an annular plunger movable in a direction of the rotation axis and an annular electromagnetic actuator for actuation of the plunger in the direction of the rotation axis. The case further comprises a second clutch being slidable in the direction of the rotation axis and the second clutch is actuated by the plunger so as to be engaged with the first clutch.

Abstract: Between a speed reducing mechanism (15, 17, 19) for speed-reducing drive power of an electric motor and a differential apparatus (7) for distributing speed-reduced drive power to axle ends is disposed a clutch (5) configured for interruptive transmission of drive power.