Abstract: A clutch device includes a cam mechanism. The cam mechanism includes a first cam portion and a second cam portion, and is disposed between a lifter plate and a pressure plate. The first cam portion is discrete from the pressure plate, and is unitarily rotated with the lifter plate and the pressure plate. The second cam portion is unitarily rotated with the clutch center. The first cam portion has a first cam surface. The first cam surface faces a first side in a circumferential direction, and faces the pressure plate in the axial direction. The second cam portion has a second cam surface. The second cam surface faces a second side in the circumferential direction, and faces the lifter plate in the axial direction. The first cam surface and the second cam surface are opposed to each other.

Abstract: An electromagnetic connection device includes an armature (4), a rotor (3), an electromagnetic coil (14), and a spring member (24) that biases the armature (4) in a direction in which the armature (4) is separated from the rotor (3). The electromagnetic connection device includes a damping member (25) mounted on the armature (4) so as to face the rotor (3). The armature (4) includes a flat portion (22) and a tubular portion (8). The damping member (25) includes a damper cover (26) including an abutment portion along the flat portion (22) and an engaging portion along the tubular portion (8), and an elastic member (27) sandwiched between the abutment portion and the flat portion (22). The damper cover (26) is put on the armature (4) from the side of the rotor (3) and movably held on the tubular portion (8). The flat portion (22) includes a concave portion (35) configured to store the abutment portion of the damper cover (26).

Abstract: A wedge clutch, including: first and second hubs; outer ring located radially outward of the hubs; a first wedge plate between the first hub and the outer ring and including a first plurality of segments, each segment in the first plurality of segments separately formed from remaining segments in the first plurality of segments; a second wedge plate between the second hub and the outer ring and including a second plurality of separate segments, each segment in the second plurality of segments separately formed from remaining segments in the second plurality of segments; and a displacement assembly arranged to for a connect mode, axially displace the hubs with respect to each other to non-rotatably connect the hubs to the outer ring and for a disconnect mode, axially displace the hubs with respect to each other to enable rotation between the outer ring and the hubs.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch includes: a pocket plate provided with one side surface where a plurality of housing recesses is formed, each housing recess housing a plate-shaped engagement piece; a hollow disk-shaped notch plate disposed to face to the one side surface of the pocket plate, configured to rotate relative to the pocket plate, and including an engagement recess formed on a surface of the notch plate facing to the housing recess and a first communication groove communicating from the engagement recess to an outer peripheral side of the notch plate; a resilient member disposed between a bottom portion of the housing recess and the engagement piece to urge the engagement piece toward the notch plate; and a selector plate provided between the pocket plate and the notch plate to switch between storage of the engagement piece and release of the engagement piece.

Abstract: Disconnecting overload clutch, comprising a hub (5) which has axially directed hub recesses (4) arranged on the periphery thereof, a pressure flange (1) mounted on the hub (5) in a rotatable manner with axially directed pressure flange depressions (2), wherein in each hub recess (4), for example, two rotationally symmetrical transmission bodies (3,9) are arranged, which are pressed into the pressure flange depressions (2) by spring elements (6) via a switch element (7). According to the invention, the switch element (7) has axially projecting switch element cams (8) facing the front-end exposed surface (21) thereof, which in the engaged state transfer the force of the spring elements to the transmission bodies (3,9) and thus axially engage with the hub recesses (4).

Abstract: A controller including an electronic control unit, the electronic control unit is configured to determine at least one of whether a first absolute value is at least equal to a first threshold and whether a second absolute value is at least equal to a second threshold. When the electronic control unit determines that at least one of the first absolute value and the second absolute value is at least equal to the corresponding threshold, torque capacity of an automatic clutch is controlled such that the automatic clutch is brought into a slipping state. The first absolute value is an absolute value of rotational acceleration of an input shaft of a transmission, and the second absolute value is an absolute value of rotational acceleration of drive wheels.

Abstract: A reversing method for reversing a travel direction of a working machine with a power-split transmission in which control signals are emitted by a control unit such that a reversing clutch, for the current travel direction, is disengaged and a reversing clutch for the new travel direction is engaged. The reversing clutches are controlled by control variables. If there is a difference between a reference control magnitude and a target control variable, the control variable is adapted. An adapted control signal is emitted, with which the reversing clutches are actuated, and for determining the target control variables for the disengaging and engaging of the reversing clutches, in addition to a translational factor and a rotational factor a load-dependent factor is determined and processed.

Abstract: A dog clutch includes: a first rotational member; a second rotational member; a clutch member; an electromagnetic coil; and a position detecting portion. A control method for the dog clutch, includes: supplying an exciting current to the electromagnetic coil when the clutch member is moved from the non-connecting position toward the connecting position; and promptly reducing the exciting current when the position detecting portion detects that the clutch member has moved to the connecting position.

Abstract: A system of a work vehicle includes an engine, a transmission that includes a hydrostatic unit, and a clutch coupled to the transmission. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the engine, the transmission, and the clutch. The controller, in operation, receives a command to disengage the clutch. The controller, in operation, determines an engine speed of the engine. The controller, in operation, also determines a temperature of hydraulic fluid in the clutch. The controller, in operation, further determines a magnitude and time to limit acceleration of the work vehicle based on the engine speed and the temperature. The controller, in operation, also commands the clutch to disengage. The controller, in operation, further limits the acceleration of the work vehicle using the hydrostatic unit based on the magnitude for the time determined.

Abstract: A method for controlling power takeoff (PTO) clutch engagement includes determining an output clutch speed, adjusting a clutch current at a predetermined rate, estimating an inertial load of a PTO implement and adjusting the clutch current for one or more times at a time interval, and selecting a clutch control algorithm configured for the inertial load of the PTO implement.

Abstract: A method for controlling PTO clutch engagement includes determining a first change in clutch speed based on an inertial load of a PTO implement. The method also includes determining a second change in clutch speed based on a threshold amount of energy of a PTO clutch. The method further includes determining a third change in clutch speed between the first change in clutch speed and the second change in clutch speed. The method also includes adjusting a clutch current based on the third change in clutch speed.

Abstract: A clamping and/or braking device (1), which comprises at least two clamping elements (3a, 3b) each having a slave piston (4a, 4b) that triggers the clamping and/or braking action and an actuator system for generating a force that is transmitted to the slave pistons (4a, 4b), is intended to meet the highest safety requirements and standards, despite its particularly energy-efficient and compact design.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly comprises an anchor bracket, a guide pin, a main damper, and an isolation damper. The anchor bracket has a bore. The guide pin is slidably supported in the bore and has a stem. The main damper is between the stem and an interior surface of the bore. The isolation damper is also between the stem and the interior surface. The isolation damper limits contact between the stem and the interior surface.

Abstract: A non-polluting brake assembly comprising a caliper bracket, a rotor disc, two movable pads clamped by a caliper, the pads comprising friction material capable of releasing particles resulting from abrasion, and a suction device arranged at least partially in proximity to the caliper bracket, the suction device comprising, in proximity to each pad, a suction zone delimited by a deflector and in which a negative pressure is created, characterized in that the deflector comprises at least one portion located in an external radial position relative to the pad.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disk brake system comprising a wheel defining a rotational axis, a caliper mounted adjacent the wheel, and a rotor mounted for rotation with the wheel and engageable by the caliper. The rotor includes a mounting slot defined by first and second sidewalls, the first sidewall defining a first axis that substantially intersects the rotational axis, and the second sidewall defining a second axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis. Preferably, the mounting slot defines a center axis that intersects a radial axis of the wheel at an angle of at least 1.5 degrees, preferably at least 2.0 degrees and more preferably about 2.5 to 3.9 degrees. Preferably, the mounting slot has a width and a length that is at least 10% larger, preferably at least 15% larger, and more preferably about 20% larger than the width.

Abstract: A brake disk includes: an outer disk, being substantially ring-shaped and defining a central axis, an inner annular flange of the outer disk formed with connecting bridges, the connecting bridge having a protruding portion disposed through a disposing hole axially; an inner disk, coaxially disposed in the outer disk and located on a same plane with the outer disk, an outer annular flange of the inner disk formed with recessed portions corresponding to the protruding portions respectively, the protruding portion fittingly engaged with the recessed portion to prevent the inner disk from rotating relative to the outer disk, the recessed portion and the protruding portion having a gap therebetween; a plurality of positioning members, each positioning member disposed through the disposing hole to restrain the outer and inner disks from moving relatively axially; wherein the outer and inner disks are axially non-overlapping.

Abstract: In some examples, an article may include a carbon-carbon composite, an antioxidant in pores in a surface of the carbon-carbon composite, and a hydrophobic coating on the surface. The hydrophobic coating includes an oxide of a metal. The metal has a Pauling electronegativity of less than about 1.7. In some examples, the article may be a carbon-carbon composite brake disk that includes a carbon-carbon composite substrate defining a friction surface and a non-friction surface. The antioxidant may be a phosphate-based antioxidant, and the antioxidant may be in pores in the non-friction surface. In some examples, the hydrophobic coating is on the non-friction surface over the phosphate-based antioxidant. In some examples, the hydrophobic coating may include a majority of at least one of yttrium oxide, scandium oxide, or zirconium oxide.

Abstract: A brake rotor having a substantially tubular rotor body, a first annular braking disc, a second annular braking disc, and a plurality of vanes. The first annular braking disc is directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the first braking disc. Likewise, the second annular braking disc is directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the second braking disc. The second annular braking disc is positioned a distance axially from the first braking disc, forming a space between the first braking disc and the second braking disc. The plurality of vanes is disposed within the space, and the vanes axially interconnect the first braking disc and the second braking disc.

Abstract: A ballscrew assembly may comprise a ballscrew having an axially distributed ballscrew groove about an interior circumference of the ballscrew, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an outer circumference of the extended top plate, and an axially distributed thrust bearing. Further, a ballnut assembly may comprise a ballnut having an axially distributed ballnut groove about an interior circumference of the ballnut, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an outer circumference of the extended top plate, and an axially distributed thrust bearing. Further still, a ballnut assembly may comprise a ballnut having an axially distributed ballnut groove about an outer circumference of the ballnut, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an interior circumference of the extended top plate and an axially distributed thrust bearing.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a cylinder; a piston movable therein and dividing the cylinder in first and second cylinder chambers; a cylinder attachment for attachment to a first part of a vehicle and connected to the cylinder; and a piston attachment for attachment to a second part of a vehicle and connected to the piston. The piston attachment and cylinder attachment move towards one another on an inward movement and away from one another on an outward movement. The piston includes a first inward channel; a first inward valve to open the first inward channel on inward movement; a first outward channel; a first outward valve to open the first outward channel on outward movement; a second inward channel; a second inward valve to open the second inward channel on inward movement; a second outward channel; and a second outward valve to open the second outward channel on outward movement.

Abstract: An air spring assembly including a damper that extends into an air cylinder float, the damper including a rod positioned having an end affixed to an end cap of the air cylinder float, a first piston affixed to the rod within the damper, a second piston affixed to the damper and having one or more seals on an outer surface thereof that sealingly engage an inner surface of the air cylinder float, wherein when a load applied to the air spring assembly is increased, the second piston and the second end of the damper move towards the end cap compressing air within the air cylinder float, wherein the air cylinder float is a solid member that does not expand as the air pressure within increases during compression, and wherein a protective membrane is positioned on an outer diameter of the air cylinder float.

Abstract: A damping device has a pin member inserted slidably in a cylindrical case member. The bottom of the case member has: a hole forming section in which an insertion hole is formed; and a slit for allowing the hole forming section to be expanded and deformed. The outer peripheral surface of the pin member and/or the inner peripheral surface of the hole forming section has a tapered section tilted relative to the axial direction. The movement of the pin member of being pressed into the insertion hole from the inside causes the outer peripheral surface of the pin member and the inner peripheral surface of the hole forming section to slide on each other along the tapered section, and as a result, the insertion hole is expanded.

Abstract: An adjustable gas shock has a staged softening which includes a gas piston assembly having an gas piston. A piston hollow is formed on the frame and the gas piston is glidingly installed in the piston hollow defining an upper air chamber above the piston and a lower air chamber below the piston. The air piston moves in response to vibrations. A piston shaft hollow is formed on a piston shaft formed on the air piston. The piston shaft hollow has a piston shaft plug glidingly in the piston shaft hollow. The piston shaft plug is spring biased to push air out of the piston shaft hollow. A side opening hollow is formed on the frame. The side opening hollow has a side opening plug glidingly installed in the side opening hollow.

Abstract: A flow cytometer may include a vibration isolation structure on which a flow cytometer optical system assembly is supported when the flow cytometer is in an operational configuration. A shear protection structure may be positioned to protect a vibration isolation structure from damage during handling and shipping. A flow cytometer optical system assembly may include optical component units fixed in position on a support platform with adjustability of one or more optical features in the optical component units. A light-tight dichroic mirror unit may include a rotatably mounted dichroic mirror with a locking mechanism to permit re-setting angular positioning of a dichroic mirror.

Abstract: A torsional damper according to the present disclosure includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is configured to couple with a shaft, arranged concentrically with an axis of rotation. The inner sleeve has a generally annular profile with a periphery and a male spline extending from the periphery. The outer sleeve is disposed about the inner sleeve, and arranged concentrically with the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a generally annular profile with a periphery and a female spline recessed within the periphery. The inner and outer sleeves are arranged with the male spline disposed within the female spline. The damper additionally includes a resilient coupler arranged between the male spline and the female spline. The damper further includes a ball disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve and configured to inhibit radial motion of the outer sleeve relative to the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A rotary actuator assembly includes a common shaft, a drive, and a gear assembly. The common shaft has a body portion and a neck portion, and defines a first axis of the actuator assembly. The drive includes a pinion, having an aperture formed therethrough, wherein the neck portion of the common shaft is slidably received in the aperture. The gear assembly includes an intermediate gear and a drive gear. The drive gear is rotationally fixed to the body portion of the common shaft. The intermediate gear rotates about a second axis parallel to the first axis, and is configured to transfer rotational movement from the pinion to the drive gear, wherein a major gear of the intermediate gear engages the pinion and a minor gear of the intermediate gear engages the drive gear, wherein.

Abstract: A planetary gearbox has multiple first gears in the form of planetary gears, each mounted for rotation about a first axis of rotation. Each gear has two stages, with a first stage formed by bevel teeth which mesh with a ring gear, and with teeth forming a second stage. The planetary gearbox also has a second gear in the form of a ring gear and a gear in the form of a sun gear with teeth which mesh with the teeth of the second stage. The teeth of the first and second stages are connected by a force-locked or frictional connection which allows various angular positions relative to the common axis of rotation. The force-locked connection also serves as a torque-limiting slip clutch for limiting the maximum transmissible torque.

Abstract: A planetary gear assembly is provided, comprising a first planetary gear stage and a second planetary gear stage. The first planetary gear stage comprises a first sun gear, first planet gears and an outer ring gear, and the second planetary gear stage comprises a second sun gear, second planet gears and one or more output ring gears. The outer ring gear and the second sun gear are the same component, and the first planetary gear stage is located within the second planetary gear stage.

Abstract: A dual clutch transmission 1 is provided with a first clutch 2, a second clutch 3, a first input shaft 4, a second input shaft 5, a counter shaft 6, an output shaft 7, a first splitter gear-shifting unit 10, a second gear-shifting transmission unit 20, and an output unit 30. The first splitter gear-shifting unit 10 has a first input gear 11a, a first counter gear 11b, a second counter gear 12a, an input/output gear 12b, a first linking mechanism 13, a second linking mechanism 14, and a third linking mechanism 15. The second splitter gear-shifting unit 20 has a second input gear 21a, a third counter gear 21b, a third input gear 22a, a fourth counter gear 22b, and a fourth linking mechanism. The output unit 30 has a fifth counter gear 31a, a forward output gear 31b, and a fifth linking mechanism 33.

Abstract: A spring compressor for compressing a power spring of an air gun within a compression tube of the air gun includes a beam that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The beam includes a dovetail shaped slot that extends along the beam, for engaging an accessory rail on the air gun. The beam includes a clamp portion that is disposed adjacent the first end of the beam. The clamp portion is integrally formed with the main structure of the beam. The clamp portion is operable to directly engage the accessory rail on the air gun in clamping engagement. A compressor includes a rod in threaded engagement with a post, which is mounted adjacent the second end of the beam. Rotation of the threaded rod relative to the post moves the threaded rod axially along the longitudinal axis relative to the beam.

Abstract: A spring compressor for compressing a power spring of an air gun within a compression tube of the air gun includes a beam that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The beam includes a pair of opposing clamp surfaces for engaging a picatinny style accessory rail. A clamp system disposed adjacent the first end of the beam. The clamp system is operable to directly engage the accessory rail in clamping engagement. A compressor includes a rod in threaded engagement with a post, which is mounted adjacent the second end of the beam. Rotation of the threaded rod relative to the post moves the threaded rod axially along the longitudinal axis relative to the beam.

Abstract: A linear actuator system including a screw member elongated along a longitudinal axis, the screw member including a threaded portion and an end portion, a nut member coaxially received over the screw member and in threaded engagement with the threaded portion of the screw member, a ring member received over the end portion of the screw member, a flange member connected to the end portion of the screw member, and a threaded member in threaded engagement with the flange member, the threaded member having a distal end protruding toward the ring member.

Abstract: A combined multistage gearing has a spur gearing having at least one first and one second spur wheel arranged on a spur gear shaft, an epicyclic gearing having at least one first and one second, in particular reduced, planetary wheel set and an epicyclic gearing shaft, wherein at least one of the planetary wheel sets is arranged concentrically to the epicyclic gearing shaft, a gearing housing, wherein the spur gear shaft and the epicyclic gearing shaft are rotatably mounted relative to the gearing housing, and a plurality of switching apparatuses. The first spur gear can be selectively connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the spur gear shaft. The first spur gear can be selectively connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the gearing housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a driving assembly for a vehicle, including an electric machine and a transmission device that is connected thereto, further having a differential and a spur gear that drivingly couple a first output shaft and a second output shaft to the electric machine. According to the invention, the differential is embodied as a rolling differential; the first output shaft is drivingly connected to the rolling differential, and the second output shaft is drivingly connected to the spur gear.

Abstract: Torque converters and methods of using torque converters are disclosed. An example torque converter includes an impeller including an impeller blade, a turbine including a turbine blade, and a stator disposed between the impeller and the turbine. The stator includes a stator blade. At least one of a leading edge of the impeller blade, a leading edge of the turbine blade, or a leading edge of the stator blade includes tubercles.

Abstract: A product may include a power source and a power transmission system. A coupling may be connected between the power source and the power transmission system. An engagement mechanism in the coupling may selectively provide a connection between the power source and the power transmission system. A damper may be included in the engagement mechanism through which the connection may be communicated. The damper may comprise a number of coils and may have a first end connected to the power source through the engagement mechanism and may have a second end connected to the power transmission system.

Abstract: When “It” is defined as the moment of inertia of all elements included in a torque transmission path from a front cover 3 to a damper hub 7, “Im” is defined as the moment of inertia of a first intermediate member 12 coupled to a vibration absorption spring Spd of a dynamic damper 20, “Idd” is defined as the moment of inertia of a mass body of the dynamic damper 20, “A=Im/It”, “B=Idd/Im”, and “Netag” is defined as a rotation speed of an engine corresponding to a frequency of vibration to be damped by the dynamic damper, the starting device is configured so as to satisfy 0.04?A?0.10, 0.90?B?2.60 and 900 rpm?Netag?1400 rpm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a charge pump system (190) comprising a hydrostatic charge pump (12) capable to generate a hydraulic flow rate to be fed into a closed circuit of a hydrostatic transmission, a planetary gear set (20), whose planet wheel carrier (22) is connected to an input shaft (11) of the charge pump (12), and whose sun wheel (21) is driveable by a driving shaft (3); and a charge pump motor (30) capable to drive the ring gear (23) of planetary gear set (20).

Abstract: A drive unit utilizing a double planetary differential and an overdriven gear to shift torque between output shafts. The drive unit includes a motor, a differential caging housing a planetary differential and in driving engagement with two output shafts, a planetary carrier, a first gear, a second gear, and two variably engageable clutches. The planetary carrier supports the planetary differential and is drivingly engaged with a first output shaft. The first gear is capable of being overdriven and is in driving engagement with the motor and the variably engaged clutches. The second gear is in driving engagement with the motor and the differential caging. The first clutch is disposed between the first gear and the second output shaft and the second clutch is disposed between the first gear and the planetary carrier. When the clutches are actuated, torque is shifted between the output shafts via the first gear.

Abstract: A differential system provides an axle disconnect function, a synchronizer function, and it has the ability to transmit large amounts of torque and has a limited slip differential function in a compact and cost effective module.

Abstract: An axle assembly with a carrier housing, an input pinion and a ring gear. The input pinion includes pinion gear teeth and is supported for rotation about a first axis relative to the carrier housing via first and second bearings. The ring gear includes ring gear teeth that are meshed to the pinion gear teeth and a third bearing supports the ring gear for rotation about the second axis relative to the carrier housing. The third bearing is disposed along the second axis on a side of the ring gear that is opposite the first axis.

Abstract: A dog clutch includes: a first rotational member; a second rotational member; a clutch member; and a pressing mechanism. The clutch member includes a meshing portion meshing with the second rotational member, an engageable portion circumferentially engaging with an engaged portion provided in the first rotational member, and a cam surface configured to generate a cam thrust in a direction of a rotation axis by a relative rotation with respect to the first rotational member. When the clutch member moves, a depth of meshing with the second rotational member is deepened by the cam thrust, and then the engageable portion engages with the engaged portion, so that the clutch member receives a torque from the first rotational member.

Abstract: A differential gear includes: a first output gear; a second output gear; a differential case; a clutch member configured to move in a direction of a rotation axis between a connecting position where the differential case is connected to the first output gear in a relatively non-rotatable manner and a non-connecting position where the differential case and the first side gear are allowed to rotate relative to each other; an electromagnetic coil having a cylindrical shape and configured to move the clutch member in the direction of the rotation axis; and a yoke having an annular shape and serving as a magnetic path of a magnetic flux of the electromagnetic coil. The clutch member has an outermost diameter smaller than an inside diameter of the yoke.

Abstract: An externally toothed gear of a dual-type strain wave gearing is provided with first and second external teeth having different teeth numbers. The first and second external teeth are flexed by a wave generator by the same flexing amount, into an ellipsoidal shape. The average pressure angle of main-tooth-surface sections of tooth profiles of the first external teeth having a low teeth number is less acute than the average pressure angle of main-tooth-surface sections of tooth profiles of the second external teeth having a high teeth number. Accordingly, a dual-type strain wave gearing can be achieved with which the first and second external teeth having different teeth numbers can be suitably flexed to form excellent meshing states with respective internally toothed gears.

Abstract: A vehicular drive system includes an engine having a first oil, a transmission having a second oil, and a heat exchanger 4 that exchanges heat between the first oil and the second oil. The magnitude of the amount of reduction of loss torque in the transmission per unit amount of reduction of the kinetic viscosity of the second oil is larger than the magnitude of the amount of increase of loss torque in the engine per unit amount increase of the kinetic viscosity of the first oil.

Abstract: A vehicle drive axle half shaft, which belongs to a half shaft used for a vehicle drive axle with an oil-lubricated structure, includes a shaft body (41) and bonding portions located at both ends of the shaft body (41), or includes a shaft body (41), a bonding portion located at one end of the shaft body (41) and a flange (43) located at the other end of the shaft body (41); a helical structure (8) is provided on an outer surface of the shaft body (41), and when the shaft body (41) rotates for driving a wheel hub (7) and a vehicle to move forward, a direction in which the helical structure (8) conveys lubricating liquid is toward one side of a main speed reducer (1). It has a simple structure and a novel design, and is conveniently manufactured, and may keep the amount of oil in various cavities stable, so as to ensure adequate lubrication of various components.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gear selection unit for an automatic transmission. The gear selection unit may include a mount having a gate, where the gate has an automatic channel oriented in a longitudinal direction and a tapping channel disposed adjacent to the automatic channel, and where the automatic channel and the tapping channel are connected to one another via a connecting channel. A selection lever may be inserted in the gate, and the selection lever may be pivotably supported in the mount. A cable pull slider may be movably supported in the longitudinal direction in the mount, where the cable pull slider is coupled to the selection lever via a releasable first coupling device when the selection lever is disposed in the automatic channel. A connector may be coupled in the longitudinal direction to the cable pull slider via a second coupling device.

Abstract: A transmission gear shifter arrangement includes a shift lever assembly and a position sensor assembly each associated with a shifter housing. The shift lever assembly is operably coupled to a vehicle transmission, and is selectively movable to gear select positions corresponding to respective transmission gears. The position sensor assembly includes a light source and light sensor, where the sensor is configured to selectively receive light emitted from the light source. When the shift lever assembly is in a predetermined one of the gear select positions, the shift lever assembly enables light emitted from the light source to reach the sensor thereby indicating that the shift lever assembly is in the predetermined one of the gear select positions, and when the shift lever assembly is not in the predetermined one of the gear select positions, the shift lever assembly prevents light emitted from the light source from reaching the sensor.

Abstract: A range determination device is applied to an automatic transmission provided with an input portion, an output portion, and a range switching mechanism which transmits rotation of the input portion to the output portion, and which is operative to switch the range of the automatic transmission between a forward range and a reverse range, in which directions of transmitting rotation from the input portion to the output portion are different from each other. The range determination device includes a rotational state detection unit which detects a rotational state of a predetermined rotary member included in the range switching mechanism, and a determination unit which determines that the forward range or the reverse range is attained on the basis of the rotational state of the rotary member detected by the rotational state detection unit.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes an engine, a transmission driven by the engine, and a controller. The controller, in operation, adjusts a gear ratio of the transmission using an algorithm. The algorithm, in operation, performs the following steps: reduce a torque capacity of a first offgoing clutch of the transmission to a first torque target, reduce the torque capacity of the first offgoing clutch to a second torque target while adjusting the torque capacity of a first oncoming clutch of the transmission to a third torque target, such that the gear ratio of the transmission is modified in a first direction, and increase the torque capacity of the first oncoming clutch to a desired torque capacity.