Abstract: A transmission having an input shaft, piston, dog clutch, sensor sleeve and control system is provided. The dog clutch includes male and female members, where one of the members is coupled to the piston for common movement therewith. The sleeve includes a through channel and a reduced diameter sensor portion terminating at a shoulder. The control system is configured to: command a supply of hydraulic fluid against an engagement side of the piston, determine when a terminal end of the sensor portion contacts a control, and determine that the dog clutch members are in a predetermined partially engaged state less than a fully engaged state of the dog clutch members. A length of the reduced diameter sensor portion directly corresponds to the predetermined partially engaged state of the dog clutch that is less than a fully engaged state of the male and female members of the dog clutch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stamped steel friction clutch hubs or housings for use in automatic motor vehicle transmissions having a sprayed on hard steel or ceramic coating on wear surfaces. The clutch hub or housing is fabricated of steel which is stamped and of unitary construction. The clutch hub or housing is complexly configured and includes a center through opening having an inner surface which is contacted by a pair of resilient, axially spaced apart seals. The housing also includes a larger diameter portion having female splines which engage male splines on the periphery of a portion of the clutch plates. The inner surface which is contacted by the resilient seals includes a thin layer of sprayed steel or ceramic material that is machined after application to a desired diameter and surface finish.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clutch device for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle, including a pressure plate which is preferably displaceable in the axial direction of the clutch device, wherein the pressure plate, in a coupled position of the clutch device, presses a clutch disk against a counterpressure plate that can be connected to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine, and including an actuating device which has a displaceable actuating piston. The displacement position of the actuating piston defines a position of the pressure plate and the actuating piston can be driven by a drive unit of the actuating device in order to displace the pressure plate between the coupled position and an uncoupled position. The drive unit has at least one pump, and the at least one pump is accommodated in a pump seat housing and the pump seat housing is connected to the counterpressure plate in such a way as to rotate therewith.

Abstract: A hydrostatically operated clutch system having a hydrostatic clutch actuator for hydrostatically operating a clutch, in particular a pulse separation clutch of a hybrid drive, such that the hydrostatic clutch actuator is combined with a valve arrangement which is to be opened actively and enables the clutch to be engaged rapidly.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch apparatus. The one-way clutch apparatus includes a first plate that has an inner surface that defines at least one compartment. A second plate has a ratchet surface aligned axially adjacent with the inner surface of the first plate and presents a plurality of teeth. Each of the compartments is divided into a strut section, an armature section and a core section. At least one electromagnetic actuator unit is received by the compartment. The electromagnetic actuator unit includes a coil assembly, an armature assembly that has at least one armature finger pivotally moveable in the armature section for movement toward and away from the coil assembly in response to the coil assembly being energized, and at least one strut that is pivotally moveable in the strut section for moving in response to engagement by the armature finger between a locked position and a released position.

Abstract: A rotational coupling includes input and output hubs disposed about a rotational axis and an attachment ring disposed about the axis on one side of the input hub opposite the output hub. A flexible, multi-coil body such as a cable is disposed radially outwardly of the input and output hubs and couples the hubs together for rotation upon rotation of the input hub in one rotational direction. The body has ends coupled to the output hub and attachment ring. A torque limiter includes a torque transmission plate configured to rotate with the input hub and an armature plate fixed against rotation. The torque transmission plate and armature plate are configured to move axially together along the axis of rotation. An electromagnet disposed on one side of the torque limiter opposite the input hub attracts the plates in a second axial direction away from the attachment ring when energized.

Abstract: A drive transmission mechanism which transmits a rotational driving force to a roller to be shifted in directions of a rotational axis thereof is equipped with a rotary drive transmission member which is driven to rotate in a predetermined rotational direction, a holder which holds the roller in such a manner that the roller can slide freely in the rotational axis directions while rotating about the rotational axis, and a one-way clutch interposed between the rotary drive transmission member and the holder. The one-way clutch is configured to transmit a rotational driving force from the rotary drive transmission member to the holder, and also to permit the holder to rotate in the predetermined rotational direction relative to the rotary drive transmission member.

Abstract: An actuator is fixed to a predetermined stationary member. A plunger is supported by a casing of the actuator while being allowed to reciprocate linearly. The plunger has a joint on an exposed area thereof that is connected to a selector plate. A leading end of the plunger from the joint is also supported while being allowed to reciprocate by a supporting member formed integrally with a stationary member to which the casing is fixed.

Abstract: A clutch for driving a winch is provided. The clutch comprises an input shaft for connection to a drive means, operatively connected to at least one input friction plate to rotate therewith and an output shaft for driving a winch operatively connected to at least one output friction plate to rotate therewith.

Abstract: a pad liner for reducing drag in a brake caliper, provided in a vehicle brake which has a caliper receiving a portion of a brake disc rotating along with a wheel and pads installed so as to respectively press both surfaces of the brake disc when a brake pedal is operated in the caliper, the pad liner being installed in the caliper to provide elastic force such that the pads are spaced apart from the brake disc. The pad liner further includes elastic parts which obliquely extend from the pad liner and come into oblique contact with ends of the pads such that the pads are spaced apart from the brake disc when the operation of the brake pedal is completed.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic retarder device for installation in a driveline to a vehicle, wherein the retarder device comprises: a blade-equipped stator which, together with a blade-equipped rotor, forms a blade system with a workspace for receipt of an aqueous working medium, and a retarder circuit connected to the workspace to control the inflow of a working medium to the workspace, wherein the retarder circuit is installed to be connected to the vehicle's ordinary cooling water circuit. The retarder circuit comprises valve elements to shut off the flow of working medium to the workspace, and a negative pressure generator is connected in the retarder circuit, which is installed to reduce the pressure in the workspace to or below the vapor pressure for the working medium, so that the workspace is thus evacuated of the liquid working medium. The invention also pertains to a method and a vehicle.

Abstract: A brake caliper includes a caliper body. The caliper body has a first accommodation trough and a second accommodation trough. The first accommodation trough is provided with at least one piston and two first brake linings pushed by the piston. The second accommodation trough is provided with two second brake linings. The two second brake linings are connected with a drive unit. When the user pedals the brake pedal of a vehicle, the brake master cylinder of the vehicle pushes the piston to link the two first brake linings to clamp both sides of the disc to perform foot brake. When the user activates the electric parking brake of the vehicle, the drive unit will push the two second brake linings to perform electronic hand brake.

Abstract: A caliper cover having a first support member and second support member engaged on a first mount and second mount affixed to opposite sides of a brake caliper. The first and second mounts are held engaged by the fixed spacing of the first and second member. Enhanced engagement is provided through a declining gap formed between opposing first and second portions of the mounts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a caliper brake apparatus. The caliper brake apparatus includes: a housing that includes a piston capable of moving straight; a carrier that is combined with the housing and mounted on a vehicle such that a disc of the vehicle is positioned therein; a pair of pad plates that is brought in close contact with the disc by straight movement of the piston; and a pair of guides that couple the pad plates and the carrier to each other, in which the pad plates each may have a sliding groove at both sides and the guides each have elastic members that can slide along the sliding grooves. Accordingly, it is possible to ensure sufficient gaps between a disc of a vehicle and the pad plates when the pad plates are separated from the disc after being strongly pressed to the disc of a vehicle.

Abstract: A noise reduction clip for a disc brake assembly includes inboard and outboard back walls and dampers. The inboard and outboard back walls are disposed between the caliper and a longitudinal end of the respective inboard or outboard brake pad. The brake pad side of the inboard and outboard back walls is in sliding contact with the longitudinal end of the respective inboard or outboard brake pad. The caliper side of the inboard and outboard back wall faces a respective inboard or outboard surface of the caliper. The inboard and outboard dampers are fixedly attached to the caliper side of the respective inboard or outboard back wall and configured to abut the respective inboard or outboard surface of the caliper. The inboard and outboard dampers are formed of a resilient material.

Abstract: A brake disc-hub connection is provided, wherein a hub has drivers, which extend from a wheel flange of the hub in the axial direction relative to a rotational axis common to a brake disc and the hub and engage in a toothed manner between supporting elements, which are arranged on the inner circumference of a brake disc and extend in the direction of the rotation axis. Lateral flanks of the drivers are oriented radially to the rotation axis and lateral flanks of the supporting elements are oriented parallel to the lateral flanks of the drivers. The lateral flanks of each of the drivers are oriented at an angle of 15° to 30° to each other.

Abstract: There is disclosed a brake disc assembly for attachment to a brake disc hub having a plurality of circumferentially spaced outwardly radially extending hub projections. The brake disc assembly comprises a brake disc having a first side and a second opposing side which is arranged to face the brake disc hub. The brake disc comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced outwardly extending disc recesses each having first and second recess sidewalls which oppose each other. Each disc recess is provided with first and second intermediate elements which each have a spacer portion adjacent to a respective recess sidewall and a flange portion which is secured to the brake disc. Each disc recess is arranged to receive a corresponding hub projection between the spacer portions of the first and second intermediate elements.

Abstract: A brake actuation mechanism for a disc brake including an amplification mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, a thrust element and a return mechanism, which are mountable inside a caliper housing by way of a rod so as to be functionally interacting, in which the adjustment mechanism includes a torque limiting clutch mechanism drivingly connecting several elements and including a first clutch element drivingly connecting a rotatable input element with a rotatable output element and a second clutch element connecting the rotatable output element with the rod, the rotatable output element radially surrounding the first clutch element and the second clutch element. A disc brake including such brake actuation mechanism is also contemplated.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided. The mounting assembly includes a first assembly portion coupled to a first component and a second assembly portion coupled to a second component. The first assembly portion includes a first bracket and a locating pin. The first bracket has a first surface, a second surface, and defines a first bracket protrusion having a first bracket bore therein. The locating pin has a first end, a second end, and an exterior surface. The first end of the locating pin is fixedly mounted within the first bracket bore. The second assembly portion includes a base plate that has a base plate first surface and a base plate second surface and defines a base plate protrusion portion having a protrusion bore therein. The locating pin is configured to be inserted into the protrusion bore in order to position the first component with respect to the second component.

Abstract: A tool for bridging an outer dynamic seal in a shock absorber to enable fluid leakage to be more readily determined. The tool having an insertion portion including one or more bridging channels, and a body portion that is thicker than the insertion portion. The insertion portion being installable within an annulus of a shock absorber to bridge a first shock absorber seal so as to place a portion of the annulus in fluid communication with an exterior of the hydraulic device via the one or more bridging channels.

Abstract: A vibration damping device (10) includes a first attachment member (11) and a second attachment member (12), an elastic body (13) configured to couple the attachment members (11 and 12) to each other, and partition members (16) configured to partition a liquid chamber in the first attachment member (11) in which a liquid (L) is sealed into the first liquid chamber (14) and the second liquid chamber (15). A communicating passage (30) configured to communicate the first liquid chamber (14) with the second liquid chamber (15) is provided in the partition members (16). Flow-changing protrusions (31 and 32) protruding inward in a radial direction of the communicating passage (30) and configured to change a flow of the liquid flowing in the communicating passage (30) in an axial direction of the communicating passage (30) are provided in an inner circumferential surface of the communicating passage (30).

Abstract: A damper includes a cylinder, an annular rod guide, a rod, an annular oil seal, and an annular seal holder. The cylinder internally forms an action chamber. The rod guide is secured to one side opening of the cylinder. The rod is inserted through an inner peripheral side of the rod guide so as to be axially movable. The oil seal is installed to the action chamber side of the rod guide to be slidably in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the rod. The seal holder supports the oil seal from the action chamber side. The rod guide includes a holding portion to hold the seal holder.

Abstract: Embodiments of three parameter isolators including rolling seal damper assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, the three parameter isolator includes first and second isolator end portions, which are opposed along a working axis. A main spring and a tuning spring are mechanically coupled in parallel between the first and second isolator end portions. A rolling seal damper assembly is further mechanically coupled between the first and second isolator end portions in parallel with the main spring and in series with the tuning spring. The rolling seal damper assembly includes a first hydraulic chamber, a second hydraulic chamber fluidly coupled to the first hydraulic chamber, and first and second rolling diaphragm seals partially bounding the first and second hydraulic chambers, respectively. In certain implementations, the rolling seal damper assembly also contains a thermal compensator piston to which the first rolling diaphragm seal is attached.

Abstract: A resilient stopper component (20) is provided with a bottom surface portion (48) that is mounted, via an inner bracket (22), at one of a vibration-generating portion or a vibration-receiving portion, and that has a communicating hole (48A) provided in a first mounting component (11) that is provided with a cylindrical component (24) inside which the inner bracket (22) is inserted, with the cylindrical component (24) being inserted through the communicating hole (48A), is also provided with an enclosing portion (50) that is formed extending upright from the bottom surface portion (48) so as to be able to enclose the cylindrical component (24), in which an aperture portion (58) that forms an aperture for inserting the inner bracket (22) into the cylindrical component (24) is formed so as to be in communication with the communicating hole (48A), and limits a displacement amount of the first mounting component (11).

Abstract: A flat plane crankshaft for an in-line four cylinder engine includes eight crank arms. A fourth crank arm and a fifth crank arm are respectively provided with counter weights. Each of a width of the fourth crank arm and a width of the fifth crank arm is configured to be smaller than a width of a second crank arm. Each of a width of the third crank arm and a width of the sixth crank arm is configured to be greater than the width of the second crank arm.

Abstract: A power transfer assembly for an engine is provided. The power transfer assembly includes a first flywheel coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. The power transfer assembly includes a second flywheel selectively coupled to the first flywheel. The power transfer assembly also includes a first transmission unit coupled to the first flywheel and the second flywheel. The first transmission unit is adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between the first flywheel and the second flywheel. The power transfer assembly further includes a second transmission unit coupled to the first transmission unit, the second flywheel, and an engine accessory. The second transmission unit is adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between any one of the first transmission unit and the second flywheel, and the engine accessory.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission may include a first input shaft rotatable, a second input shaft rotatable coaxially with respect to the first input shaft, first clutch and second clutch respectively transmitting power from a driving source to the first and second input shafts, first output shaft and second output shaft parallel to the first and second input shafts, a plurality of odd-numbered gear-change gear trains provided between the first input shaft and the first output shaft and between the first input shaft and the second output shaft, a plurality of even-numbered gear-change gear trains provided between the second input shaft and the first output shaft and between the second input shaft and the second output shaft, and a reverse gear device installed in at least any one of the first and second output shafts, wherein the reverse gear device is configured as a planetary gear set.

Abstract: A multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: Provided, is a simple-structured tensioner that can. favorably expel the air that has entered an oil pressure chamber, while enabling a reduction in size in the axial direction, and in processing and assembling workload. The tensioner 10 includes a relief mechanism made up of a relief hole 22 and a disc-like orifice member 60. A first main surface 61 of the orifice member 60 is provided with an outer circumferential annular groove 61a formed along an outer peripheral edge and a communication groove 61b that extends from a central portion of the first main surface 61 to the outer circumferential annular groove 61a, The orifice member 60 has a plurality of notches 63 arranged along a circumferential direction in the outer peripheral edge of the orifice member 60.

Abstract: An easily attached and highly tunable spring arrangement for use with existing front end accessory drive automatic belt tensioners is provided. The spring arrangement of the disclosed inventive concept includes an external spring that can be attached to tensioners to provide a specifically desired amount of additional tension. The spring is flat or round and is externally mounted, conforming to the outer dimension of a portion of the tensioner. The spring can be used on existing tensioner-to-engine bosses using conventional fasteners. The spring includes an attachment end and a biasing end. The attachment end includes at least one bolt sleeve that is formed as part of or is fitted to the external spring by welding. The biasing end contacts the outside of the front end accessory drive automatic belt tensioner at an area adjacent the tensioner pulley. The spring length, material and thickness may be varied for proper tension.

Abstract: A mounting alignment apparatus may include a rail assembly including a first pair of alignment surfaces. The mounting alignment apparatus may also include a slide assembly including a second pair of alignment surfaces. The first and second pairs of alignment surfaces may define an interacting capturing geometry therebetween, permitting sliding movement of the slide assembly relative to the rail assembly along a first axis, and restricting movement of the slide assembly relative to the rail assembly about an axis other than the first axis. The mounting alignment apparatus may also include a tension adjustment assembly coupled between the rail assembly and the slide assembly for positioning the slide assembly relative to the rail assembly along the first axis.

Abstract: A variable-speed belt drive includes at least: two substantially parallel shafts; two variably interspaced flange pulleys, one driving, the other driven, each carried by a shaft and interconnected by the belt, the flanges of the driving pulley being movably mounted in a variably interspaced manner via a speed variation device including control elements for bringing the flanges of the driving pulley closer together, and control assisting elements including a cam formed by two coaxial plates having sliding-contact inclined ramps, one plate being rotatably fixed to the movable flange of the driving pulley, the other being rotatably fixed to the shaft carrying the driving pulley, the distance between the plates becoming wider in the direction of the flanges of the driving pulley coming together under the effect of the transmitted torque; and elements formed by a simple spring for recalling the flanges of the driven pulley in the close position.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes a driving member rotating about a first axis, a driven member rotating about a second axis, and an intermediate member interposed between the driving and driven members and rotating about a third axis configured to intersect the first and second axes. The intermediate member transfers torque from the driving member to the driven member. A method for forming a torque transfer member includes providing a base structure, wrapping a needle assembly around the base structure such that the needles extend outwardly therefrom, and affixing the needle assembly to the base structure. A method of manufacturing a needle assembly includes forming a series of pockets on a side of a ribbon, organizing a series of needles into a series of pockets, and affixing the series of needles into the series of pockets.

Abstract: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed.

Abstract: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a carrier assembly to facilitate the support of components in a CVT. In another embodiment, a carrier includes a stator support member and a stator interfacial member. In some embodiments, the stator interfacial member is configured to interact with planet subassemblies of a CVT. Various inventive planet subassemblies and idler assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the planet subassemblies include legs configured to have a sliding interface with a carrier assembly. Embodiments of a hub shell, a hub cover are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.

Abstract: A drive apparatus of a chair assembly for a 4D theater according to the present disclosure includes: a lower plate which is in contact with the ground; an upper plate which is positioned above the lower plate so as to be spaced apart from the lower plate; a first actuator which is positioned at a left portion between the lower plate and the upper plate; a second actuator which is positioned at a right portion between the lower plate and the upper plate; and a spline device, in which the spline device is installed to be positioned on a vertical centerline of the lower plate, and the first actuator is installed to have a predetermined first angle with respect to a horizontal centerline of the lower plate.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator (“EMA”) is provided with redundant load paths for driving the actuator stroke. The EMA includes a rotatable screw, a nut mated with the screw and having an external toothed surface, and a rotatable spline member having a splined surface engaging the external toothed surface of the nut. An actuator rod is coupled to the nut for linear movement with the nut. A first motor is operable to rotate the screw relative to the nut to cause the nut to travel linearly along the screw, and a second motor is operable to rotate the spline member and nut such that the nut travels linearly along the screw. Consequently, the actuator rod moves linearly by operation of the first motor alone, by operation of the second motor alone, and by simultaneous operation of the first and second motors. A no-back device may be incorporated into each load path.

Abstract: A disclosed screw device provides an allowance for the accuracy of a recess in an end surface of a nut. A nut has a communicating hole communicating in an axial direction, and is provided at an axial end surface of the nut with a recess communicating with the communicating hole. A circulation member including a turn-around path is placed in the recess. When the circulation member is placed in the recess, the turn-around path of the circulation member is linked to a loaded rolling element rolling groove and the communicating hole of the nut to form a circulation path of a rolling element. A clearance between the circulation member and a wall surface of the recess permits the circulation member to move. The circulation member placed in the recess is not fixed in the recess, and is covered with a lid member to be attached to the nut.

Abstract: A linear actuator is configured to provide the moving force for adjustable furniture, such as beds, chairs, or tables. The linear actuator includes a drive assembly, rigid arm, and linkage assembly. The rigid arm includes a pusher block with one or more attachment projections where the linkage assembly is attached.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a dynamic power transmission apparatus is provided. The dynamic power transmission apparatus includes a differential mechanism, an electric generator, an electric motor, and a fluid coupling. The electric motor is disposed at a position apart from a transmission path along which a dynamic power of an engine is transmitted to a driving wheel. The fluid coupling is disposed between the electric motor and the transmission path. The control apparatus includes an electronic controller configured to restrict a charge of an electric storage apparatus with an electric power generated by the electric generator, depending on a state of the electric storage apparatus, and control the fluid coupling to differentially rotate and to drive the electric motor by the electric power such that a dynamic power loss is generated in the fluid coupling, when restricting the charge of the electric storage apparatus.

Abstract: A damper assembly for a torque converter is provided. The damper assembly includes a spring retainer including an interior space configured for holding springs and a spring support plate fixed to the spring retainer to define an inlet gap between a first section of an outer circumference of the spring support plate and the spring retainer for insertion of one of the springs. The outer circumference of the spring support plate further includes a second section circumferentially offset from the first section. The second section is arranged and configured with respect to spring retainer for axially holding the plurality of springs in the interior space during operation of the damper assembly. A torque converter and a method of forming a damper assembly for a torque converter are also provided.

Abstract: A torsional vibration reduction device that is provided inside of a fluid power transmitting device that has a driving side member that generates a fluid flow, and a driven side member that is driven by the fluid flow, includes a rolling element configured to move in a reciprocating manner according to a variation in torque; a retaining member that has a rolling chamber configured to house the rolling element in a manner that enables the rolling element to move in a reciprocating manner; and a housing configured to shield the rolling element and the rolling chamber from fluid inside of the fluid power transmitting device. The retaining member is enclosed and fixed inside the housing, and the housing is fixed to the driven side member.

Abstract: A final drive device includes a housing and a final drive gear mechanism. The final drive gear mechanism is provided in the housing, and comprises a drive pinion and a ring gear meshed with the drive pinion and a differential gear mechanism. The differential gear mechanism includes a pinion rotatably supported by a pinion mate shaft, and a pair of side gears meshed with the pinion from both sides in an axle direction. The final drive device has a pinion carrier that is rotated in a direction around the axle integrally with the pinion mate shaft supporting the pinion, and which is secured to the ring gear. The pinion carrier is provided with a pinion housing unit that houses the pinion while permitting the pinion to rotate around its own axis. The side gears are fixedly located relative to the housing while being permitted to rotate around their own axes.

Abstract: Limited slip differentials (LSD), methods for making and methods for using such LSDs, and motor vehicles employing an LSD. An LSD for a motor vehicle includes a differential casing that drivingly connects to the driveshaft, and two side gears rotatably mounted inside the casing. Each side gear drivingly connects to a respective axle shaft. One or both side gears includes a respective friction surface. One or more pinion gears are mounted inside the casing and meshingly engaged with the side gears. One or more friction plates are movably mounted inside the casing to selectively engage with and disengage from a friction surface. A centrifugal spring mass, which is mounted to one of the pinion gears, includes circumferentially spaced springs that expand responsive to a predetermined disparity in rotational speed between the side gears and thereby urge the friction plate(s) into engagement with the friction surface(s).

Abstract: A motor vehicle powertrain (10, 210, 310) having a rear driveline module (RDM) (20) for driving a pair of rear wheels (14a, 14b) and a method of assembly can include a hydraulically actuatable rear axle coupling clutch (28) operable to transmit rotary power between an input pinion shaft (22, 222) and a rear differential case (30, 230) and a hydraulic actuating assembly (16). The powertrain (10, 210, 310) can include a hydraulically actuatable differential control clutch (34) mounted coaxial to the rear axle coupling clutch (28) and a power take-off unit (PTU) (36) having a hydraulically actuatable PTU coupling clutch (42). The differential control clutch (34) can provide for speed differentiation between the rear differential case (30, 230) and a half axle shaft (26a, 26b) drivingly connected to the pair of rear wheels (14a, 14b).

Abstract: In a strain wave gearing, external teeth of a flexible externally toothed gear are elastically deformable in a direction in which the tooth thickness of the external teeth decreases. Engagement between internal teeth of a first and a second rigid internally toothed gears and the external teeth is set in an overlapping state in which the external teeth elastically deform and engage in a state in which no gap is present. The tooth profile of the internal teeth is a corrected tooth profile so that no interference occurs between a tooth top portion of the internal teeth and a dedendum portion of the external teeth when the teeth are engaged in the overlapping state. A strain wave gearing capable of minimizing or eliminating tooth engagement backlash is realized.