Abstract:
A power transmitting component can include a differential, a first sump, a clutch assembly, a reservoir, a pump, and a fluid circuit. The pump can operate in a first mode to pump fluid from a reservoir to the piston chamber to move the piston to a second position. The pump can operate in a second mode to pump fluid from the piston chamber to the reservoir to move the piston to a first position. The fluid circuit can fluidly couple the reservoir to the first sump when the piston is in the first position and the pump is operated in the second mode. The pump can be configured to pump fluid from the first sump through the fluid circuit when the fluid circuit fluidly couples the first sump and the reservoir.
Abstract:
A supply device for a braking system, comprising at least one reservoir (2) for supplying a master cylinder, and a rigid support (4) for the reservoir (2), characterized in that the reservoir (2) and the fastening support (4) comprise male (26) and female (28) elements collaborating with one another, and in that elastic means (30) are inserted between the male elements (26) and the female elements (28).
Abstract:
A bracket (3) is installed in an engine room (12) of a vehicle (1) for supporting accessories (2). The bracket (3) includes: an upper anchoring portion (3a) and a lower anchoring portion (3b) each for anchoring the bracket (3) to the vehicle body (11); and a first supporting portion (3c) and a second supporting portion (3d) for securing the accessories (2) thereto, respectively. The lower anchoring portion (3b) is located below the upper anchoring portion (3a). The first supporting portion (3c) extends vertically between the upper anchoring portion (3a) and the lower anchoring portion (3b). The second supporting portion (3d) extends from the upper anchoring portion (3a) and is horizontally opposed to the first supporting portion (3c). The upper anchoring portion (3a), the lower anchoring portion (3b), the first supporting portion (3c), and the second supporting portion (3d) form an integrated body.
Abstract:
Mutual interference between a hydraulic pressure of a first engagement device and a hydraulic pressure of a second engagement device is suppressed even in the case where operation of the first engagement device and operation of the second engagement device coincide with each other. A vehicle drive device includes a first engagement device that selectively couples a rotary electric machine to an internal combustion engine, and a fluid coupling. The first engagement device includes a first oil chamber that is formed to apply a back pressure to a first piston. The fluid coupling includes a second oil chamber configured to control an engagement state of a second engagement device. The vehicle drive device includes a first control valve that controls a first oil chamber hydraulic pressure, and a second control valve that controls a second oil chamber hydraulic pressure independently of the first oil chamber hydraulic pressure.
Abstract:
A frictional engagement assembly for an automotive device, including: at least one frictionally engageable plate; a first piston plate displaceable in a first axial direction to urge the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact; a first resilient element engaged with the first piston plate and urging the first piston plate in a second axial direction substantially opposite the first axial direction; a check valve controlling fluid flow to displace the first piston plate; and an accumulator. As fluid from a chamber, at least partially formed by the first piston plate, discharges through the check valve, the accumulator controls fluid volume in the chamber to maintain a distal portion of the first piston plate, urging the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact, in a furthest position in the first axial direction.
Abstract:
A clutch oil reservoir cap according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention including a head and a body may include an exhaust opening formed in the head for exhausting air, an intake hole formed in the head for inflow of air, and an operation valve disposed in the head, wherein the operation valve selectively opens or closes the exhaust opening and the intake hole according to fluctuation of pressure in a part below the operation valve.
Abstract:
A diaphragm assembly for use with a hydraulic apparatus. The diaphragm assembly includes a cap formed of a rigid material and a diaphragm formed of an elastomeric material. The diaphragm is generally tubular and includes an upper annular collar portion defining an open upper end of the diaphragm and a main body portion extending downwardly from the collar portion, defining a closed lower end of the diaphragm, and including, in cross-section, a plurality of hollow radially extending circumferentially spaced arms. The cap includes an upper disc portion sized to receive the collar portion of the diaphragm and a rib portion extending downwardly from the disc portion and including, in cross-section, a plurality of radially extending circumferentially spaced arms positioned respectively within the arms of the main body portion of the diaphragm whereby the elastomeric arms of the diaphragm provide large expansion and contraction capacity and the rigid arms of the cap preclude undesired distortion or wrinkling of the flexible arms of the diaphragm.
Abstract:
In a working vehicle in which a lower portion of the interior of the vehicle body is employed as an oil sump (49) for reserving oil supplied to oil-operated clutches (43F, 43R) by pump (48), an oil reservoir chamber (91) having an overflow opening (91a) is provided. The overflow opening is arranged such that the oil level (OLb) in the reservoir chamber is kept higher than the oil level (OL) in the sump due to overflow of oil from the chamber into the sump through the opening. Oil drain ports (68T.sub.1, 68T.sub.2) of a control valve (68) for controlling the operation of the clutches are communicated into the reservoir chamber at a level lower than the oil level in the chamber. The intrusion of air into the valve and fluid passages connected thereto through the drain ports is prevented. Preferably, valve casing for the valve is fixedly supported by a housing (1) forming a part of the vehicle body and the reservoir chamber is defined between two casing members (56, 57) such that the overflow opening opens directly at the interior of the housing. (FIG. 5)
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:
The present teachings provide for a power transmitting component including a housing, a clutch, a vent, and a dam. The vent can fluidly couple a first and second cavity. The dam can include a door member. Rotation of the outer carrier through a fluid in the second cavity can sling a portion of the fluid toward the vent to cause the portion of the fluid to be transferred from the second cavity, through the vent, and to the first cavity. When the piston is in a first position, the door member can be in a closed position to limit fluid flow from the first cavity to the second cavity. When the piston is in a second position, the door member can be in an open position to allow fluid to flow from the first cavity to the second cavity.