Abstract: A sealing device is provided. The sealing device is for sealing a space formed by an inner shaft and an outer shaft and for directing a flow of fluid, the inner shaft and the outer shaft being rotatable about a common coaxial axis. The sealing device includes an inner seal element adapted for being coupled to the inner shaft so that the inner seal element is locked against rotation relative to the inner shaft, the inner seal element including a first inner sealing surface. The sealing device further includes an outer seal element adapted for being coupled to the outer shaft so that the outer seal element is locked against rotation relative to the outer shaft, the outer seal element including a first outer sealing surface.

Abstract: An oil passage structure of a chain-driven oil pump includes three lines of oil passages for supplying oil from the center support to the torque converter, a first oil passage for supplying oil to the torque converter through the inside of an input shaft of the torque converter, a second oil passage for supplying oil to the torque converter through a space defined by the outer periphery surface of the input shaft and the inner periphery surface of a stator shaft, and a third oil passage for supplying oil to the torque converter by bypassing the drive sprocket. The third oil passage is provided on the outer periphery side of the drive sprocket and in a position where it does not interfere with the operation of a chain. Accordingly, it is possible to utilize the flex lock-up to a maximum extent, and to reduce the diameter of the sprocket.

Abstract: A change-speed control system is provided for a utility vehicle having a stepless change-speed apparatus for speed-changing an engine output and transmitting the speed-changed output to a traveling unit. The system includes an engine speed governor for adjusting speed of the engine, an accelerator controller and a change-speed control linkage device for providing operative displacements in the stepless change-speed apparatus and the engine speed governor in association with an operation of the accelerator controller. The change-speed control linkage device sets an operation amount for the stepless change-speed apparatus and an operation amount for the engine speed governor in correlation with the operation amount of the accelerator controller, such that an acceleration ratio for the engine speed is greater than an acceleration ratio for the stepless change-speed apparatus until the engine reaches a predetermined speed and also the stepless change-speed apparatus reaches a predetermined speed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining power from reciprocal motion, particularly for waves, are presented.

Abstract: A transmission (10) is disclosed for use in generating power from a fluid driven turbine such as a wind turbine (5). The transmission (10) is supported in a turbine carrier (50) and includes an input (12) and an output (20) and a gear train (14/16) between the input and the output for increasing the rotational speed of the output relative to the input. The gear train includes a plurality of gears for transmitting torque from the input to the output. The transmission includes also a generally static planet carrier (44) of an epicyclic gear stage (16), which is resiliently connected to the turbine carrier for providing a single resilient gear train torque reaction. Thus, the transmission is not restrained relative to the carrier other than in torsion and in the support of its own weight.

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 hydrostatic-mechanical transmission having a radial piston motor (1) with a crankshaft (2) which drives a spur gear (7). A transmission housing comprises three housing portions which define two separate spaces. The spur gear arrangement is located in one of the spaces while the radial piston motor is located in the other space.

Abstract: A device (2) for a vehicle drivetrain (1) with a transmission unit (3) for changing various transmission ratios. The device (2) comprising a reversing gear system (4) arranged on an input side of the transmission for reversing the rotational direction. A hydrodynamic torque converter device (5) located upstream of the reversing gear system (4). A hydraulic device (6) which, in the power flow direction is located between the reversing gear system (4) and the transmission unit (3) and can be brought into active connection with them for producing a torque that can be applied in the area between the reversing gear system (4) and the transmission unit (3).

Abstract: A mechanical-hydraulic continuously variable transmission and a transmission for vehicle are provided. The mechanical speed changing components of such transmission includes an eccentric mechanism (2), a pushing disc (4), a fixing disc (3), and a driving disc (5). The eccentric mechanism can adjust the eccentric amount between the pushing disc and the power input shaft based on the load of the driving disc. The hydraulic speed changing components of such transmission include a pump runner (6) and a turbine (7) fixed to the driving disc. A power output shaft is coupled to the turbine and extended out of the housing. Based on the advantage of high torque ratio of the mechanical speed changing components at low speed ratio, the turbine of the hydraulic speed changing components can be actuated and accelerated quickly. When the speed ratio reaches a certain value, the main power transmitting path is from the pump runner to the turbine of the hydraulic speed changing components.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) assembly uses hydraulic-actuation to select operating modes within a rotating housing. Two races of the SOWC assembly can rotate at disparate speeds, i.e., one race is not grounded prior to actuation. The SOWC assembly has a pair of races keyed to different housings and hubs. The housing and hub can be attached to different elements of a gear train, for example, which can be rotating during the various gear states. A hydraulic actuator or multiple actuators can be keyed to the housing, with axial motion of the actuator or actuators selecting a state or operating mode of the SOWC assembly. The actuator has axially-extending tabs that engage radially-extending fingers of the selector plate, thus rotating the selector plate in different directions when applied or released. Multiple actuators can be used in conjunction with multiple selector plates to provide additional SOWC operating modes.

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: A gearbox module having a gearbox input and at least one gearbox output; having a starting element coupled to the gearbox input, having an input and an output that can be coupled at least indirectly to the gearbox output; having a gear-shifting device, having at least two inputs and one output, which can be connected to the gearbox output; a first input of the gear-shifting device is connected to the output of the starting element and a second input is connected to the input of the starting element; each input of the gear-shifting device is selectively connected by means of a synchronously shiftable coupling, thereby producing a first power branch and a second power branch.

Abstract: A dual clutch transmission which has a first clutch, actuated by a first hydraulic cylinder, a second clutch, actuated by a second hydraulic cylinder, shift devices for shifting gears, which are actuated by respective hydraulically operated cylinders, and a hydraulic energy source for supplying the hydraulic cylinders and the hydraulically operated cylinders with hydraulic energy. The hydraulic energy source has a first pump, a second pump and an electric drive driving the second pump.

Abstract: A hydrostatic-mechanical transmission with a radial piston motor (1) which has a crankshaft (2) that drives a spur gear (7) and the crankshaft (2) is rotatably mounted at three bearing points (12, 13, 14).

Abstract: A vehicle mounted with a continuous stepless transmission having a continuous stepless transmission and a controlling section for performing speed-changing operation of the continuous stepless transmission, the speed change ratio of the continuous stepless transmission being switchable by a speed change operation section, includes: a shift-mode-switching section which switches the mode of a speed change ratio switching, the speed change ratio switching being performed by the speed change operation section, between a first mode for switching the speed change ratio in stages among a plurality of preset speed change ratios and a second mode for switching the speed change ratio continuously or substantially continuously; in which the controlling section further includes a vehicle speed setting section which sets a target vehicle speed at least based on the speed change operation signal detected by operating the speed change operation section and a mode signal detected by switching the shift-mode-switching section

Abstract: A power transmission implementing continuously variable transmission using a succession of gear sets. A first constant ratio gear-set receives torque and rotation from a motor and a second constant ratio gear set provides torque and rotation to a driven device. These two gear-sets each employ three gear elements such that the first gear-set receives power in one shaft and provides power in two shafts. The second gear set receives power in two different shafts and provides power in one shaft. Two drive chains transmit rotation and torque from the first gear-set to the second gear-set, in between the two gear sets the rotation is reversed in one drive chain. A control over the total gearing ratio of the transmission is provided by transient application of power to modify the rotation rate of one branch. In one embodiment fluid couplings are employed for transmission of power in each drive chain.

Abstract: A land clearing device for use in conjunction with a hydraulic boom crane includes a body (2) which can be connected to the head of the hydraulic boom crane (1), a hydraulic motor (3,4), supported on the body, and a blade (5), operated by the hydraulic motor. In accordance with the invention, two elongated blade guides (6) are supported on the body (2), with two blade panels (7), reciprocating at the same pace and in opposite directions, supported between the blade guides, which blade panels are connected to the hydraulic motor (3,4) and both include knife-like blade rows (8), extending flush with each other in opposite directions.

Abstract: A guide system for loading trailers with cargo is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes first and second tubular sleeves adapted to removably slide over cylindrical bollards, wherein the tubular sleeves are configured to rotate about a vertical axis of the cylindrical bollards. The system also includes first and second arms secured to the respective tubular sleeves, wherein the arms are adapted to sweep over a horizontal surface of a loading dock when the tubular sleeves are rotated. In addition, the system includes first and second pistons, wherein a first end of each piston is secured to a rear portion of the respective arm and the arm swings to a desired position in response to the respective piston. A slidable pin of each arm is configured to engage receptacles mounted in a horizontal surface of a loading dock when the arms are in a closed position.

Abstract: An axle driving apparatus which has a housing and a hydrostatic transmission therein separate from the housing with fluid conduits in a center section connected to hydrostatic rotatable cylinder blocks operatively connected to axle shafts, the improvement involving check valves associated with the fluid conducting conduits and including check valve balls to affect fluid flow through the conduits and being positioned to move in a vertical path in a direction at right angles to the axes of the axle shafts, and a movable bypass arm mounted in the housing and movable to open or close the fluid conduits.

Abstract: A vertical power unit includes an input shaft and an output shaft which have axes in the vertical direction and are vertically arranged to each other; and a torque converter between the input shaft and the output shaft. The output shaft includes an upper output shaft connected to a turbine runner and a lower output shaft connected to the upper output shaft. An oil tank and an oil pump are provided outside the torque converter. The upper output shaft is provided with a vertical hole which communicates at an upper end with a circulation circuit of the torque converter so as to introduce the oil discharged by the oil pump into the circulation circuit, and a bottom wall which closes a lower end of the vertical hole. Thus, an working oil is constantly supplied to the circulation circuit of the torque converter through the interior of the output shaft, thereby cooling the working oil in the circulation circuit, and improves maintainability of loading devices driven by the output shaft.

Abstract: A pump system includes a housing, an input shaft, a pump shaft; a hydraulic pump body, a PTO shaft, a power transmission gear train, and a PTO clutch mechanism. The housing has a narrow gear accommodating space surrounding a region including a mesh point between the first and second transmission gears of the power transmission gear train, a PTO clutch accommodating space which surrounds the PTO clutch mechanism and which is fluidly communicated with the gear accommodating space, and a pair of first and second suction/discharge ports which communicate the internal space of the housing with an outside of the housing. The first suction/discharge port is arranged within the gear accommodating space so as to be positioned in an opposite side to the PTO clutch accommodating space with the mesh point between the first and second transmission gears interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A hydraulic power transmission device in a work vehicle transmits motive power from two hydraulic motors disposed in parallel to each other. The hydraulic power transmission device includes: a case; a first motor shaft and a second motor shaft respectively disposed in a right-side area and in a left-side area inside the case, each linked to one of the two hydraulic motors; a counter shaft disposed in an area ranging between the first motor shaft and the second motor shaft in the case; an output shaft; a first transmission mechanism that transmits motive power from the first motor shaft to the output shaft via the counter shaft; a second transmission mechanism that transmits motive power from the second motor shaft to the output shaft; and a hydraulic clutch device disposed at the counter shaft, that transmits the motive power from the first motor shaft to the output shaft or cuts off transmission of the motive power.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive device, comprising a hydraulic motor (10), a rotating body (20) connected to the drive shaft (11) of the hydraulic motor (10), functioning, by itself as a flywheel, and having an internal gear (21) formed on the output side thereof, a rotation transmitting device (1) having a gear mechanism for transmitting the rotating force of the rotating body (20) to an output shaft gear (50) by allowing counter gears (30) to mesh with the internal gear (21) and the outer shaft gear (50) to mesh with the counter gears (30), and an output shaft connected to the output shaft gear (50). Whereby, since a variation in rotating speed of the hydraulic motor (10) can be absorbed by the rotation transmitting device (1), the hydraulic motor (10) can be used directly as the drive source of a vehicle such as a car and a truck.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a work machine wherein an operator traverses the work machine within an operator selected speed range. The operator positions a speed-range control device to select the operator selected speed range, thus, sending a speed-range signal from the speed-range control device to an electronic control module indicative of the position of the speed-range control device. The speed-range signal is converted to a scaling factor to re-calibrate at least one drive map indicative of the scaling factor. The operator then may position a control device to traverse the work machine within the operator selected speed range.

Abstract: A hybrid transmission including two electric motors and a plurality of planetary gear sets operatively connectable to the motors and to an engine is provided. Novel motor features are provided including structure adapted to improve reliability and to facilitate assembly. More precisely, a method is provided for locating and installing the components of a motor, including a rotor and a stator, within a covered housing to form a motor module. A plurality of rotor bearings and a position/speed sensor are also preferably added to the motor module. After the motor module is assembled, the motor may be tested and thereafter the motor module can be installed into a hybrid transmission as a single component utilizing conventional transmission assembly methods.

Abstract: A traveling vehicle, wherein a power transmission system for traveling straight forward, a power transmission system for turning, a power transmission system for PTO, and a power transmission system for driving a pump are disposed in a transmission part integrally with each other and a transmission device for traveling straight forward and a continuously variable transmission device for turning are interlockingly installed in the transmission part continuously with each other in a parallel state, whereby the transmission systems can be compactly disposed in the transmission part, and all of the power transmission system for traveling straight forward, the power transmission system for turning, the power transmission system for PTO, and the power transmission system for driving the pump can be easily assembled by merely installing the transmission part on a body frame.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission for transmitting power from a power source includes a torque converter as well as dual clutches which may be arranged as dual input clutches or dual output clutches. To combine the smoothness and ratio boosting effects of a torque converter with the low spin loses associated with synchronizers used in dual clutch designs. The torque converter and dual clutches as well as synchronizers and a plurality of intermeshing gears are utilized to transfer torque from an input member to an output member at a plurality of speed ratios.

Abstract: A hydraulic control apparatus for a vehicular fluid-actuated power transmitting device provided with a lock-up clutch and an oil cooler, the lock-up clutch being operable between an engaged state and a released state according to a difference between pressures of a working fluid in an engaging fluid chamber and a releasing fluid chamber, the oil cooler being connected to a fluid passage communicating with the engaging and releasing fluid chambers, and operable to cool the working fluid, the hydraulic control apparatus including an oil cooler by-pass valve operable to permit the working fluid to by-pass the oil cooler, and a low-temperature by-pass device operable to open the oil cooler by-pass valve, for permitting the working fluid to by-passes the oil cooler, when a temperature of the working fluid is lower than a predetermined lower limit.

Abstract: A power unit for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine including a cylinder block and a crankshaft. A speed change drive shaft is disposed at a position on the upper side of a static oil hydraulic type non-stage transmission and in parallel to the axis of the transmission. A plane connecting the axis of the speed change drive shaft and the axis of the transmission does not intersect with the axis of the crankshaft, and intersects with the axis of the cylinder center axis of the cylinder block at a position on the lower side of the axis of the crankshaft while making an acute angle with the axis of the cylinder center axis of the cylinder block.

Abstract: A wheel hub for attaching to a vehicle includes a hydraulic engine received in a hub shell and attached or secured to the vehicle, for allowing the hub shell to be rotated relative to the hydraulic engine and the vehicle. The hydraulic engine includes a rotatable spindle, and a coupling device coupled between the spindle of the hydraulic engine and the hub shell, to allow the hub shell to be driven or rotated by the hydraulic engine. A plate and a casing are rotatably received in the hub shell, to rotatably support the hydraulic engine in the hub shell with the plate and the casing. A directional control device may be used to control rotational movements between the spindle of the hydraulic engine and the hub shell.

Abstract: A traveling transmission apparatus for a work vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a stepless change-speed unit receiving power from an engine, a gear transmission mechanism receiving power from the stepless change-speed unit and disposed rearwardly of the engine, a rear-wheel differential mechanism receiving power from the gear transmission mechanism and disposed rearwardly of the engine, and a transmission case accommodating the gear transmission mechanism and the rear-wheel differential mechanism and coupled to the rear of the engine. The stepless change-speed unit is disposed rearwardly of the gear transmission mechanism and rearwardly also of an output shaft of the rear-wheel differential mechanism.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for an engine of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a starting clutch for smoothly connecting rotation of a crankshaft to a transmission upon starting of the vehicle, a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission for performing speed change depending upon a capacity difference between a swash plate hydraulic pump and a swash plate hydraulic motor to transmit rotation of the crankshaft at a reduced speed to a driving wheel, and a slider for moving a ball screw back and forth to change the angle of the swash plate of the swash plate hydraulic motor. The starting clutch can be a torque converter.

Abstract: Rotational output of an electric motor is directly connected to a hydraulic pump or a hydraulic motor. The electric motor acts as drive source for a hydraulic drive machine such as hydraulic shovel, bulldozer or that for a generator. A hydraulic drive device utilizing the electric motor includes an electric motor 102, a first rotation transmission device 106 connected to an output shaft 102a of the electric motor 102 and performing speed increasing function, a hydraulic pump 108 driven by an output shaft 106b of the first rotation transmission device 106, a hydraulic motor 110 where oil from the hydraulic pump 108 is supplied through an operation-switching valve 109, a second rotation transmission device 107 connected to an output shaft 110a of the hydraulic motor 110 and performing speed increasing function, and a drive output shaft 125 disposed on the output side of the second rotation transmission device 107.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to enable a crawler tractor to brake and stop certainly without applying a load to an engine and a driving mechanism, and without complicated operation. An operation link links a conic linkage (53) which links a steering wheel (7) with a main speed change lever (55) of the crawler tractor, and with an operation mechanism of a brake pedal (54). A neutral return mechanism for the operation link is provided. The operation link neutral return mechanism comprises a hook-like cam lever (61). When the brake pedal is depressed, the main speed change lever is moved to its neutral position before braking force occurs, and then, the brake is actuated. Accordingly, engine brake is used effectively, and the brake can be miniaturized.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic 2-speed turbine drive, in particular, a turbine drive for application in under-floor or low-floor drive systems on rail vehicles, with two hydrodynamic components for the formation of two tractive-work circuits for two different speed ranges. A first hydrodynamic component is in the form of a hydrodynamic speed/torque converter and a second hydrodynamic component is in the form of a hydrodynamic clutch. The converter and the clutch are arranged parallel to each other and with no, or very little, offset between drive input shaft and drive output shaft.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine including a torque converter on a crankshaft, and a single oil passage provided in the crankshaft for supplying, in common, both a working oil for the torque converter and a lubricating oil for the engine. A pump impeller of the torque converter is fixed to the crankshaft, and a clutch for connection and disconnection of engine output is provided on the side of a transmission.

Abstract: A transmission assembly includes a housing, an input shaft driveably engaged with a drive source and being rotatably supported in the housing, and an output shaft rotatably supported in the housing. A hydrostatic transmission component is disposed within the housing and is drivingly engaged with the input shaft. A mechanical transmission component is disposed within the housing and is drivingly engaged with the input shaft. The hydrostatic transmission component and the mechanical transmission component are drivingly engaged with the output shaft. The hydrostatic transmission component is moveably mounted within the housing and is axially moveable relative to the input shaft.

Abstract: A propelling transmission control apparatus for a working vehicle having a hydrostatic stepless transmission comprises a variable displacement type hydraulic pump (35), a change speed control mechanism (80) for converting a displacement of a control device (55) to a control displacement for varying a swash plate angle of the hydraulic pump, a fixed displacement main hydraulic motor (36) and a variable displacement auxiliary hydraulic motor (37) connected in series to the hydraulic pump. A common output shaft receives rotational output from both motors. A control piston (35) varies the swash plate angle of the auxiliary hydraulic motor, is connected to a pressure oil supply line (39) for supplying both hydraulic motors with pressure oil, and is operable to vary the swash plate angle of the auxiliary hydraulic motor (37) such that the auxiliary hydraulic motor (37) has an increased volume with a pressure increase applied to the control piston (38).

Abstract: Rotational output of an electric motor is directly connected to a hydraulic pump or a hydraulic motor. The electric motor acts as drive source for a hydraulic drive machine such as hydraulic shovel, bulldozer or that for a generator. A hydraulic drive device utilizing the electric motor includes an electric motor 102, a first rotation transmission device 106 connected to an output shaft 102a of the electric motor 102 and performing speed increasing function, a hydraulic pump 108 driven by an output shaft 106b of the first rotation transmission device 106, a hydraulic motor 110 where oil from the hydraulic pump 108 is supplied through an operation-switching valve 109, a second rotation transmission device 107 connected to an output shaft 110a of the hydraulic motor 110 and performing speed increasing function, and a drive output shaft 125 disposed on the output side of the second rotation transmission device 107.

Abstract: In order to damp the vibrations in a hydraulic branch of a power distribution transmission, the hydraulic pump (1) and the hydraulic motor (3) which are interconnected are non-rotatably but elastically maintained in the transmission housing in the area of their connecting point by damping elements (5). The input shaft (11) of the hydraulic pump (1) and the output shaft (18) of the hydraulic motor (3) are connected with shafts (12, 17) which on their engagements have crowned teeth or spiral gearings and are floatingly mounted. It is hereby obtained that the hydraulic branch is easy to mount, can freely move and the vibrations it produces are not transmitted to the transmission housing (7) or to the toothed wheels (13, 16) of the mechanical distribution branch.

Abstract: A modular hydrostatic transaxle includes an axle module removably connected to a hydrostatic transmission module. The axle module includes a differential connected to a reduction gear train and disposed in an axle casing. A pair of axles are connected to the differential and supported within the axle casing. The hydrostatic transmission module comprises a transmission casing separate from the axle casing. The hydraulic motor output connection includes a shaft piloted to an input drive of the reduction gear train, which constitutes the alignment mechanism of the transmission and axle modules. A portion of the pump and motor block forms an inclined surface which supports a face of a thrust bearing. At least one homogeneous low friction bearing strip is confined between the swash plate and the interior portion of the casing. A disconnect mechanism includes a spring that urges a sleeve to engage the output and input shafts.

Abstract: In an automatic transmission includes a main shaft and a counter shaft which are parallel to a crankshaft with the rotation of a torque converter on the crankshaft being transmitted to the main shaft through gears. A two-state speed change is conducted by gears provided on the main shaft and the counter shaft. An oil hydraulic clutch is operatively provided for connection and disconnection between the gear for reducing the spacing between the crankshaft and the transmission and to contrive a reduction in size of a power unit. A tubular auxiliary main shaft rotatable relative to the main shaft is provided at the outer circumference of the main shaft with a first-speed drive gear and a rearward-running drive gear are fixed on the auxiliary main shaft. First and second oil hydraulic clutches are provided for enabling contact and separation between the main shaft and the auxiliary main shaft.

Abstract: A compact transmission for an internal combustion engine in a saddle ride type vehicle for operating on wasteland that effectively utilizes space and enables members to be laid out freely. A transmission for internal combustion engine, includes a crankshaft disposed in parallel to the operating direction of a vehicle body. A forward-running/backward-running changeover mechanism is provided wherein the supply sources of a working oil and a lubricating oil for an automatic transmission are arranged concentratedly on the side of a front crankcase cover. The changeover mechanism is provided between a rear crankcase and a rear crankcase cover. A forward-running/backward-running changeover shift drum is disposed on the upper side of a plane containing the axis of a main shaft and the axis of a counter shaft of the transmission. One end portion of a shift spindle projects from the rear crankcase cover at a position on a lateral side of the shift drum.

Abstract: A torque converter is provided which comprises a converter cover for connection to a power source, a pump impeller attached to the converter cover, a turbine for connection to a transmission input shaft, a stator interposed between the pump impeller and the turbine, and a ring gear mounted on the converter cover and adapted to increase moment of inertia of the converter cover.

Abstract: A propelling transmission control apparatus for a working vehicle having a hydrostatic stepless transmission comprises a variable displacement type hydraulic pump (35), a change speed control mechanism (80) for converting a displacement of a control device (55) to a control displacement for varying a swash plate angle of the hydraulic pump, a main hydraulic motor (36) and an auxiliary hydraulic motor (37) connected in series to the hydraulic pump. The main hydraulic pump (36) is a fixed displacement type having a fixed swash plate angle, while the auxiliary hydraulic motor (37) is a variable displacement type having a variable swash plate angle. A common output shaft is provided for receiving rotational output from the main and auxiliary motors. The apparatus further comprises a control piston (35) for varying the swash plate angle of the auxiliary hydraulic motor, the control piston being connected to a pressure oil supply line (39) for supplying the main and auxiliary hydraulic motors with pressure oil.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission and gear transmission located in the same or separate housings structures, and mechanically drivingly connected together by a power transmission shaft. That housing structure surrounding the hydrostatic transmission defining a first internal volume containing the hydrostatic transmission components and providing a receptacle for the hydrostatic fluid. That housing structure surrounding the gear transmission defining a gear compartment sump. As one example, the housing structure surrounding the hydrostatic transmission may further define a second internal volume to operate as an overflow receiver for fluid transferred from the first internal volume. A duct operating in accordance with the siphon principle connects the internal volumes and where a pressure restriction valves ensures an above ambient pressure level in the volumes when the hydrostatic and gear transmission is operating. Alternatively, the gear compartment sump may act as the second internal volume.

Abstract: A bicycle hub having a fluid automatic transmission receiving power input from the rider which uses drag as the means to transfer power from an outer shell being rotated by the drive train to a stator and using applied torque to automatically control mechanical advantage in a limited manner by changing drag, this with flow restriction to limit the amount of shear possible thus the device is a fluid couple with torque-converter qualities. The ability to respond to torque in a way that changes mechanical advantage in a manner that the rider considers normal bicycle operation over varied terrain is what makes the device a fluid automatic bicycle transmission, an invention appropriate to small and fractional horsepower applications in general.

Abstract: The invention relates to measures for controlling or reducing drag torque occurring in a multi-plate clutch device (202) due to temperature-related increased viscosity of an operating fluid which is supplied to the plates in operation. The aim of the invention is to enable a motor vehicle to be started or operated even at low temperatures. According to one aspect of the invention, a motor vehicle comprising a drive train is especially provided. Said drive train comprises a drive unit (238), gearbox (330) having a first gearbox input shaft and a second gearbox input shaft, and a clutch (202) having a first clutch device which is associated with the first gearbox input shaft, and a second clutch device which is associated with the second gearbox input shaft, for transferring torque between the drive unit and the gearbox. Said clutch devices are embodied in the form of plate clutches to which an operating fluid can be supplied, especially a cooling oil in order to operate the same.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for an engine of a vehicle which can suppress the changing frequency of the ratio of a continuously variable transmission by compensating for driving force upon low speed rotation upon which the torque generated by an engine is low, and can reduce the overall width of the engine to raise the degree of freedom in mounting of the engine to achieve reduction of the cost. A power transmission apparatus for an engine for a vehicle which includes a starting clutch for smoothly connecting rotation of a crankshaft to a transmission upon starting of the vehicle, a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission for performing speed change depending upon a capacity difference between a swash plate hydraulic pump and a swash plate hydraulic motor to transmit rotation of the crankshaft at a reduced speed to a driving wheel, and a slider for moving a ball screw back and forth to change the angle of the swash plate of the swash plate hydraulic motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic 2-speed turbine drive, in particular, turbine drives for application in under-floor or low-floor drive systems on rail vehicles, with two hydrodynamic components for the formation of two tractive-work circuits for two different speed ranges. A first hydrodynamic component is in the form of a hydrodynamic speed/torque converter (3) and a second hydrodynamic component is in the form of a hydrodynamic clutch (4). Drive for the hydrodynamic components is achieved from the drive input shaft (11) by means of a high gear set (14). Coupling of the hydrodynamic components with the drive output shaft (12) is achieved by means of a reverse gear set (22). According to the invention, the hydrodynamic speed/torque converter (3) and the hydrodynamic clutch (4) are arranged parallel to each other and with no, or very little offset when considered in the axial direction between drive input shaft (11) and drive output shaft (12).