Abstract: A power transfer mechanism incorporated in a multiple path drive system comprising a source of input torque, a transfer case, and a pair of drive axles having equal axle ratios. Torque is transferred directly to the first drive axle and, when required, is transferred automatically to the second drive axle through a path including a freewheel device. Another path is provided in parallel with the freewheel device for torque transfer from the second drive axle to the first drive axle.

Abstract: A power transfer mechanism incorporated in a multiple path drive system comprises a transfer case disposed between a source of input torque and a pair of drive axles. Torque is transferred directly to the fixed axle and is transferred automatically to the steering axle through a double-acting overrunning clutch when required. The clutch is biased to advance toward one engaged position, but is prevented from locking by a direction-sensitive latch so long as a normal overrunning condition is present.

Abstract: A low-cost, light-weight automotive power plant includes a turbine operating on a first shaft and a compressor operating on a second shaft, formed as an element separate from the first shaft. These shafts are arranged at an angle to the horizontal power transfer shaft operably connected to the wheels of the vehicle. An infinitely variable transmission transfers power from the turbine to the compressor, and an angular drive transfers power from the turbine to the power transfer shaft.

Abstract: A power transfer mechanism incorporated in a multiple path drive system comprises a transfer case disposed between a source of input torque and a pair of drive axles. Torque is transferred directly to one drive axle and is transferred automatically to the other drive axle through a double-acting roller clutch when required. The clutch is biased toward its engaged position by frictional contact between drag shoes and the case, the shoes themselves being biased toward frictional contact. Clutch bias is supplemented by the action of centrifugal force. The transfer case is constructed such that it may be assembled in two configurations; one in which the output shafts are coaxial and offset from the input shaft, and the other in which the input shaft and one output shaft are coaxial, the other output shaft being offset therefrom. Assembly in either configuration is simplified by the use of interchangeable parts to a large extent.

Abstract: A transmission for a crawler tractor includes a first cross-drive shaft arrangement including two separate sections with a forward/reverse bevel gear arrangement connecting the two sections to a drive input shaft so that each shaft section is capable of being driven in forward or reverse. A second cross shaft arrangement is connected to the first cross shaft arrangement by constant-mesh spur gears and a third cross shaft arrangement is connected to the second cross shaft arrangement by further sets of constant-mesh spur gears. The second and third cross shaft arrangements are separated into shaft sections and the spur gearing and connections between shaft sections may be controlled such that Low and High working ranges may be effected in the transmission with first and second speeds being possible in the Low range, third and fourth speeds being possible in the High range and with a reduction being possible in each of the Low and High ranges.

Abstract: A transmission constructed in groups with shiftable clutches to vary the ratio and the direction of the drive and including clutches shiftable under load. The arrangement of the clutches shiftable under load is such that a selective shifting under load from forward to rearward drive or from slow forward drive to fast forward drive, and vice versa, will be possible after preselecting a forward or a reversing transmission.

Abstract: A torque transfer mechanism for transferring drive to a pair of tandem driving axles of a vehicle including two double-acting one-way devices each comprised of a plurality of wedging elements and an input shaft having a drive race thereon in operative engagement with the wedging elements. A pair of outer driven races are each adapted to be engaged by said wedging elements and each are drivingly connected to one of a pair of concentric output shafts. Each of said one-way devices has a cage member containing said wedging means and friction means connected to said cage member and in frictional engagement with said driven races.

Abstract: The present invention applies to large and powerful geared mixer drives and aerators and broadly to geared reduction drives with a plurality of reducing steps, where the axis of an electric motor is offset from the axis of the power consumer and disposed at right angles to said axis. The drive of a single motor is split up into two channels that apply power to a common final drive gear in two diametrically opposite places. Means are provided to equalize the loads in both places, at all loads. Thus a turning moment is exerted rather than a one-sided driving load. It balances the turning moment of the power consumer directly and with least deflections. It also drastically reduces the size and weight of the drive.