Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrostatic piston engine (11) and a drive (1) for recovering brake energy. The drive comprises a driving shaft (4) and a first accumulator (12) for accumulating pressure energy. The first accumulator (12) is connected to a hydrostatic piston engine (11). Said hydrostatic piston engine (11) has a coupling (9) and can be connected to the driving shaft (4) by means of the coupling (9). The hydrostatic piston engine (11) comprises a housing in which a cylinder drum and the driving shaft (4) are rotatably received. The cylinder drum can be connected to the driving shaft (4) by means of the coupling (9) in a rotationally fixed manner.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission ratio device with optimized system efficiency by maximizing power flows through the primary power flow paths. The device is constructed from more than one fixed gear ratio device and controlled via a variator that is connected between the fixed gear ratio devices. The construction and operation of the continuously variable transmission ratio device is such that it provides a wide range of speed ratios between connected input and output devices and optimized system efficiency subject to constraints on the power flow through the variator. This continuously variable transmission ratio device can be used effectively in energy generation applications where optimized system efficiency entails coupling input and output devices with varying speed ratios for optimal component efficiency.

Abstract: A device (2) for a vehicle drivetrain (1) with a transmission unit (3) for changing various transmission ratios and with a hydraulic device (4). The device (2) can provide a drive torque in the area of the drive output (5) of the vehicle drivetrain (1) and in whose area a drive output torque of the vehicle drivetrain (1) can be at least partially supported. A reversing gear system (6) is connected, upstream of the transmission unit (3), for reversing the rotation direction and the hydraulic device (4) can be brought into active connection with the transmission unit (3) by way of the reversing gear system (6).

Abstract: A transmission device for a vehicle (1) having a variator (3), which is configured as a hydrostatic device, of a transverse axial construction that can be adjusted at least in the region of a pivot axis (11), a planetary gear set (4) and a manual gear unit (9). The orientation of the pivot axis (11) of the variator (3), following installation in the vehicle, at least approximately corresponds to the orientation of a vehicle vertical axis (16).

Abstract: A transmission device (1) for a vehicle having a variator (3) that has an axially longer length that the variator (3) is wider and deeper. The variator (3) comprises a planetary gear set (4), a manual gearbox unit (9) and a hydraulic system having an oil sump. Following installation in the vehicle, a longitudinal extension of the variator (3) is oriented at least approximately horizontally.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power-dividing gear train assembly for motor vehicles, having a driven differential that outputs to two output shafts via compensating elements, wherein the output torque at the output shafts is changeable by using a superimposing gear train, which is formed by epicyclic gear trains and is drivingly connected indirectly or directly with the output shafts, and a drive motor coupled thereto, and wherein the transmission ratio of the superimposing gear train is set such that the drive motor is still when the output shafts are rotating synchronously. For achieving a more precise and quicker-reacting redistribution of the drive torques in a structurally-advantageous construction of the superimposing gear train and the drive motor, it is proposed that at least one epicyclic gear train (Uz, Uz2, U1, U2), which reduces torque and interacts with the differential (U), is connected upstream to the superimposing gear train (26).

Abstract: A variable ratio drive assembly (10) including: a planetary gear device (13) having an input shaft (15), an output shaft (17), with the shafts having a common rotational axis (21), an input gear (16) attached to the input shaft, an output gear (18) attached to the output shaft, a carriage (20) mounted for rotation about said axis, at least one planetary gear (19) meshed with the input gear and output gear, the planetary gear being rotatably mounted in the carriage, a ring gear (23) fixed to the carriage so as to be rotated about said axis, a pump gear (24) meshingly engaged with the ring gear, a pump device (51) drivingly connected to the pump gear and restriction means to control the flow so that said pump device (51) applies a torque to said pump gear to control rotation of said ring gear and therefore rotation of said output shaft.

Abstract: A variable ratio gear system is configured for use with a constant speed generator (104) being driven by a variable speed rotor (102). The variable ratio system includes three shafts: The first shaft (144) is mechanically coupled to the rotor (102); the second shaft (160) is mechanically coupled to a variable gear system; and the third shaft (158) is mechanically coupled to the generator (104) and the variable gear system. A control system (109) is configured to adjust the output of the variable gear system to control the rotational speed of the generator (104). A brake (188) is configured to control the rotation of the second shaft (160).

Abstract: Provided is a transmission system including: a planetary gear, a first-side mechanism including a chamber and a first-side shaft connected to the chamber, at least one transfer arrangement, including a transfer mechanism and a transfer shaft connected thereto and a second-side mechanism including a second-side shaft. The planetary gear includes a planet carrier, at least one planet gear mounted thereon and at least one of a sun gear and a ring gear. The chamber is fluidly coupled to the transfer mechanism for transfer of rotary motion therebetween. The chamber is connected to one of the gear elements: a planet carrier, a sun gear, or a ring gear, the transfer shaft is connected to one of the gear elements: a planet carrier, a planet gear, a sun gear, or a ring gear, and the second-side shaft is connected to one of the gear elements: a planet carrier, a sun gear, or a ring gear.

Abstract: An electrically variable transmission (EVT) selectively establishes various EVT modes and a neutral mode. The EVT includes a source of pressurized fluid, fluid-actuated clutches, various solenoid-actuated valves including trim valves and blocking valves adapted to control a flow of pressurized fluid to the clutches to establish the transmission operating modes, and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU actuates different combinations of the solenoid-actuated valves to establish the different transmission modes. The solenoid-actuated valves are configured in such a manner as to provide the EVT with one or more default operating modes in the event the ECU temporarily loses electrical power. Depending on the particular configuration, the default modes can be the neutral mode alone, or the neutral mode combined with one or more of the EVT modes, with the EVT modes enabled by providing one or both of the blocking valves with a latching feature.

Abstract: Various power transmission and generation systems and assemblies are provided for a wind turbine. In one embodiment, a power generation system is provided including a transmission having an input axially aligned with an output, the input configured to receive rotary motion generated by a wind driven rotor head, the input located downwind of the output, an electromagnetic apparatus having an input configured to be coupled to the transmission output, and a bearing configured to radially support both the transmission output and the electromagnetic apparatus input. In this way, a common bearing may support both the transmission and electromagnetic apparatus, allowing for a more compact and efficient design while retaining service and repair capabilities.

Abstract: A power unit for an automotive vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an electric machine electrically connected to electrical power storage arrangement, and a turbocharger comprising a first turbine located in an exhaust line of the engine. This power unit further includes a second turbine, located in an exhaust line of the engine and drivingly connected to the electric machine, and a transmission set. A first input/output of the transmission set is connected to the second turbine and a second input/output of the transmission set is connected to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The transmission set has an adjustable speed reduction ratio between its first and second inputs/outputs.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission has a planet gear rotatably connected to an input shaft. A sun gear and an annulus gear are drivingly connected to the planet gear. A hydraulic pump is drivingly connected to the input shaft. A high-pressure oil line hydraulically communicates between the hydraulic pump and a region defined between the annulus gear, the sun gear, and the planet gear. The pressurized oil is used to change the driving resistance of the planet gear to the annulus gear and to change the driving resistance of the planet gear to sun gear. The annulus gear is connected to the one-way-clutch. An output shaft is connected to the planet gear.

Abstract: A dual clutch transmission for a front-transverse arrangement including a dual clutch and two partial transmissions (PG1, PG2). Each of the two clutches (K1, K2) of the dual clutch acts on one coaxial transmission input shaft (AW1, AW2), which acts upon a partial transmission (PG1, PG2). The partial transmissions are designed as planetary transmissions (PG1, PG2) that are to be shifted in a positive manner. The output is located on the same side of the transmission as the input and is axially parallel to the input in the same rotational direction. Torque is transmitted through the dual clutch transmission to the output shaft (Ab) by way of at least one intermediate shaft (W1, W2) that is parallel to the transmission input shafts (AW1, AW2).

Abstract: A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque-transmitting devices. Further, a hydraulic fluid control circuit is provided for controlling the operation of the plurality of torque-transmitting devices. The hydraulic fluid control circuit receives pressurized hydraulic fluid from an off-axis hydraulic fluid pump and has a plurality of fluid passages disposed in the transmission house, input shaft, output shaft and other coupling members.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic control system is provided for a transmission with a torque-transmitting mechanism that has a dual area piston. When pressurized fluid is provided to a first of the two piston areas, the position of a spring-biased shift valve controls whether pressurized fluid communicates with the second piston area. A solenoid valve in fluid communication with the shift valve is energizable to direct pressurized fluid to the shift valve to urge the shift valve to the unstroked position to which the spring also urges. The shift valve may also be urged by pressurized fluid to the stroked position, but only when the solenoid valve is not energized. The spring maintains the shift valve in the unstroked position when pressurized fluid is directed to the shift valve to act both against and with the spring.

Abstract: A power generator system that is suitable for use on medium-sized and large watercraft. The system includes a generator that is driven by a hydraulic motor that is coupled to the main engine through a variable hydraulic pump. In order to maintain a stable, substantially constant-frequency power output from the generator as the main engine operates over a wide range of operating speeds, a controller receives a power frequency input signal and a hydraulic pump speed input signal, and uses both of these input signals to generate an output control signal to the hydraulic pump to maintain a substantially constant fluid flow to the hydraulic motor. The frequency signal is used to determine whether to increase or decrease the fluid flow, and the pump speed signal is used to determine the rate of change of the fluid flow in order to avoid overshooting the desired frequency.

Abstract: An alternator system includes an input shaft, a planetary gear assembly, a variable resistance generator, and a control unit. The alternator assembly is structured to produce an output current having a frequency. The planetary gear assembly disposed between, and operatively coupled to, the input shaft and the alternator assembly. The planetary gear assembly has a planet gear carrier body with an outer radial surface having teeth. The variable resistance generator has an external generator shaft with a generator gear. The generator gear is structured to engage the outer radial surface teeth. The control unit structured to detect the frequency of the alternator assembly output current and to alter the resistance of the generator. The control unit is structured to maintain the frequency of the alternator assembly output current within a selected range by increasing or decreasing the resistance of the generator.

Abstract: A planetary transmission includes a sun gear, which constitutes an input drive to the planetary transmission, a ring gear arranged around the sun gear, and a planet carrier which is designed to rotate and which carries at least one planet wheel, which planet wheel meshes with the sun gear and the ring gear. The planet carrier constitutes an output drive from the planetary transmission. The planetary transmission further includes a wet disk brake, a first set of brake disks in the brake being rotationally locked to the planet carrier and thereby in operation rotating at the rotational speed of the planet carrier. The planetary transmission further comprises an arrangement for circulation of a cooling fluid through the brake which is rotationally locked to the sun gear and thereby in operation rotates at the rotational speed of the sun gear.

Abstract: There is provided a built-in type index table in which a power transmitting means scarcely has backlash and, at the same time, the space and cost can be saved. The index table includes a rotary table for setting a workpiece for a machine tool; a rotary table shaft fixedly provided on the rotary table; a driving motor mechanism, which is a driving source; and a planetary roller speed-reduction mechanism having a sun roller, which is a motor output shaft of the driving motor mechanism, a ring fixed to the speed-reduction mechanism, a plurality of planetary rollers arranged at equal angular intervals between the sun roller and the ring in a pressurized state, and a planetary roller harness that fixedly supports a plurality of planetary roller shafts pivotally supporting the planetary rollers in a rotatable manner and is fixedly provided coaxially with the rotary table shaft.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system that includes a solenoid valve for supplying a prescribed fluid pressure; and a relay valve for selectively switching a destination of the prescribed fluid pressure between a first destination part and a second destination part. The relay valve has an input port supplied with a normally produced fluid pressure and an output port that selectively communicates with the input port. The hydraulic control system further includes a fluid pressure switch, provided in the output port of the relay valve, that is activated when the input port communicates with the output port to allow the normally produced fluid pressure to be supplied to the output port.

Abstract: Each of first and second multi-plate clutches comprises a clutch outer cylinder portion provided to be coaxial with the input shaft and connected with a first or second rotational element, a clutch inner cylinder portion provided to be coaxial with an input shaft, plural clutch plates provided between these cylinder portions to slide in an axial direction of the input shaft within the clutch outer or inner cylinder portion, and a clutch piston provided to slide in the axial direction and press the clutch plates for connecting the clutch outer cylinder portion with the clutch inner cylinder portion. The clutch outer and inner cylinder portions of each of the first and second multi-plate clutches are provided in the axial direction, and there is provided a support wall portion that is connected with the input shaft and supports the clutch inner cylinder portion of each of the multi-plate clutches.

Abstract: A machine, including a hydraulic pump and one or more hydraulic implements connected to the hydraulic pump. The machine may also include a hydraulic motor connected to the hydraulic pump and one or more propulsion devices. Additionally, the machine may include drive-system controls operable to selectively cause the hydraulic motor to supply power to one or more of the propulsion devices.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a power transmitting assembly for a vehicle, including a transmission power output for a manual transmission in the vehicle and a torque-filling element. The torque-filling element is arranged for connection to an engine in the vehicle, is connected to the transmission power output and is arranged to modify engine torque from the engine and to provide the modified engine torque to the transmission power output during a shift to a gear in the manual transmission. The torque-filling element includes a hydrodynamic torque-transmitting device, a rotation adjustment element to modify rotational speed associated with the engine, and a coupling element to interface the engine torque with torque on the transmission power output. In some aspects, the rotation adjustment element is arranged for connection to the engine. In some aspects, the coupling element is arranged for connection to the engine.

Abstract: A reduced rotation output unit for outputting a reduced rotation obtained by reducing rotation of an input shaft is arranged at one side of a planetary gear unit in an axial direction, a first clutch and a second clutch are interposed between a second rotation element of the planetary gear unit, and a third rotation element and the input shaft are arranged at the other side of the planetary gear unit in the axial direction, and an output member is arranged between the first clutch, the second clutch and the planetary gear unit. Accordingly, it is possible to position the reduced rotation output unit and the planetary gear unit close to each other, and it is possible to make a transmission member, that transmits the reduced rotation output from the reduced rotation output unit to the planetary gear unit, short.

Abstract: A power branched transmission is proposed, including a frictional wheel variator and two planetary gears, whereby the frictional wheel variator (1), the first planetary gear (2) and the second planetary gear (3) are all positioned coaxially and behind each other in the direction of power flow.

Abstract: In an epicycle reduction gear arrangement having a built-in hydraulic motor, a rotation drum formed with internal teeth is rotatably attached to an outer peripheral side of a hydraulic motor housing and a planetary gear is arranged between an output shaft of a hydraulic motor projecting and extending from the hydraulic motor housing and the internal teeth of the rotation drum to thereby rotate the rotation drum in a speed reduced manner. The hydraulic motor housing is provided with a shell portion to which the rotation drum is fitted through a rotation bearing and a carrier member carrying both ends of a planetary gear shaft and having an outer diameter less than an inner diameter of the rotation bearing, the carrier member being formed integrally to an outer end surface portion of the hydraulic motor housing.

Abstract: A drive device incorporating a hydraulic motor and a planetary reduction gear. The motor includes a housing in which radial pistons are disposed. The device includes a coupling between the output of the motor and the input of the reduction gear, the reduction gear including a housing in which a planetary reduction gear system is disposed having an output provided for driving in rotation. The housing of the motor and the housing of the reduction gear form distinct enclosures and the device allows circulation of fluid between these housings and for controlling this circulation by limiting this circulation in at least one direction of circulation between the housing of the motor and the housing of the reduction gear.

Abstract: A hydrostatic power transmitting device in combination with a speed reducing apparatus together disposed within a common housing having an interior space divided by partitioning device into a first region in which the hydrostatic unit is disposed and a second region in which said speed reducer is accommodated. First and second regions are segregated from each other by the partitioning device being in the form of a flexible non-porous barrier. The elastically deformable partitioning device can therefore adjust its shape to take up any change in the amount of hydrostatic transmitting fluid in the first region due to temperature changes of the fluid and facilitates the regulation in depth of lubricant held by the second region. Thereby an initially low level of lubricant in the second region lessens the adverse effect of power-retarding drag losses, especially during cold weather winter operation, and a rising level of lubricant ensures good lubrication when temperatures are elevated and viscosity is low.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drive device incorporating a hydraulic motor and a planetary reduction gear. The motor comprises a housing in which radial pistons are disposed. The device comprises means for coupling between the output of the motor and the input of the reduction gear, the latter comprising a housing in which is disposed a planetary reduction gear system and having an output provided with means for driving in rotation. The housing of the motor and the housing of the reduction gear form distinct enclosures and the device comprises means for allowing a circulation of fluid between these housings and for controlling this circulation by limiting this circulation in at least one direction of circulation between the housing of the motor and the housing of the reduction gear.

Abstract: In an epicycle reduction gear having a built-in hydraulic motor, a rotation drum formed with internal tooth is rotatably attached to an outer peripheral side of a hydraulic motor housing and a planetary gear is arranged between an output shaft of a hydraulic motor projecting and extending from the hydraulic motor housing and the internal tooth of the rotation drum to thereby rotate the rotation drum in a speed reduced manner. The hydraulic motor housing is provided with a shell portion to which the rotation drum is fitted through a rotation bearing and a carrier member carrying both ends of a planetary gear shaft and having an outer diameter less than an inner diameter of the rotation bearing, the carrier member being formed integrally to an outer end surface portion of the hydraulic motor housing.

Abstract: The invention is related to a rotational speed converter comprising shafts (1, 2) with bevelled gears fixed thereon, separate bevelled gears (3, 4) which cooperate with said gears fixed onto said shafts and are mounted on a separate shaft (5), a planetary gear (6) connected to said separate shaft, and at least one braking gear (7) acting on said planetary gear.

Abstract: In an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, in which a hydraulic pressure is supplied to a piston of a friction element is maintained at a first level that is lower than a given level at which the friction element is engaged, while the vehicle that is in a forward-drive range is being stopped, when the range of the automatic transmission is changed from a neutral range to the forward-drive range the hydraulic pressure having a second level that is higher than the first level is supplied to the piston of the friction element until a completion of the stroke of the piston is detected. The stroke completion of the piston is judged based on a predetermined difference between a turbine speed of the automatic transmission detected upon the change of the range and a current turbine speed.

Abstract: A coupling consisted of a compound carrier mounted on a drive shaft and a ring gear mounted on a driven shaft. Axles, on which planet gears and hermetically sealed hollow drums with inner radial blades are secured rotate freely in the carrier bearings. The drums are partly filled a fluid. The planet gears are inside the ring gear and in ingagement with it. The driven shaft angle velocity ranges from 0 to the drive shaft angle velocity. The coupling transfers a continuously varying torque from the drive shaft to the driven shaft.

Abstract: A geared steering system, which is capable of actuating rightside and leftside driving mechanisms to ensure efficient operation of a crawler vehicle, has a geared steering device (30) and a control system. The geared steering device (30) has one power input shaft (31), leftside and rightside steering brakes (38L, 38R) and leftside and rightside direct-coupled clutches (36, 44), one turn clutch (46), three planet gear trains (40, 43, 48), leftside and rightside power output shafts (32L, 32R) coupled to leftside and rightside steering brake hubs (34L, 34R), and a hydraulic turning motor (83) coupled to the turn clutch (46) with gears.