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Auxiliary transmission input section
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1988-03-14
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Granted: 1989-11-28
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Expires: 2008-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A compound transmission (14) comprising an input auxiliary section (18) and a main mechanical change gear transmission (20) is provided. The auxiliary section (18) utilizes friction clutch means (50) having a first and second selectable position for engaging a direct drive or reduction input ratio and a third disengaged position allowing the auxiliary section to provide the torque break function normally provided by a master clutch. Preferably, a positive clutch disconnect (66) is interposed between the friction clutch assembly and the main transmission section (20) to provide reduced main transmission section inertia to provide quicker, easier and and lower energy synchronization of the main transmission.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene R. Braun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 12:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/70; F16H61/702; B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/04; F16D; F16D21/00; F16D21/02; F16D21/04; F16H37/00; F16H37/02; F16H37/04; F16H37/042; F16H37/043; F16H2306/00; F16H2306/40; F16H2306/44; F16H2306/48; F16H2306/52; F16H61/68; F16H61/682; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19167; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19223; Y10T74/19377; Y10T74/19386; Y10T74/19405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An input auxiliary transmission system (18) for a compound vehicular transmission (14) system comprising an auxiliary transmission section connected in series between a vehicular prime mover (12) and a change gear mechanical main transmission section (20), said auxiliary section characterized by: an input shaft (22) non-disengagably mechanically drivingly connected to said vehicular prime mover, an auxiliary section output shaft (46) and a three position friction clutch (50) having a first position for coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft at a first speed ratio, or second position for coupling said input shaft to said auxiliary section output shaft at a second speed ratio and a third position allowing independent rotation of said input shaft and auxiliary section output shaft; and a selectively engagable and disengagable disconnect coupling (66) drivingly interposed between said friction clutch and the main transmission section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An input auxiliary transmission system (18) for a compound vehicular transmission (14) system comprising an auxiliary transmission section connected in series between a vehicular prime mover (12) and a change gear mechanical main transmission section (20), said auxiliary section characterized by: an input shaft (22) non-disengagably mechanically drivingly connected to said vehicular prime mover, an auxiliary section output shaft (46) and a three position friction clutch (50) having a first position for coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft at a first speed ratio, or second position for coupling said input shaft to said auxiliary section output shaft at a second speed ratio and a third position allowing independent rotation of said input shaft and auxiliary section output shaft; and a selectively engagable and disengagable disconnect coupling (66) drivingly interposed between said friction clutch and the main transmission section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 1 wherein said disconnect coupling (66) comprises a positive jaw clutch member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 2 wherein said auxiliary transmission system includes means for sensing operator selection of a desired one of said first speed ratio or said second speed ratio to determine which of said first position or said second position the friction clutch should be positioned.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 2 additionally including means for sensing the operator's positioning of a manual clutch pedal to determine the amount of engagement of said friction clutch in said first or second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 3 additionally including means for sensing the operator's positioning of a manual clutch pedal to determine the amount of engagement of said friction clutch in said first or second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 2 wherein said auxiliary section has an input gear (30) an auxiliary section countershaft (34) assembly having rotationally fixed thereto a first countershaft gear (32) meshed with said input gear and a second countershaft gear (42) meshed with an auxiliary section output gear (44), connected to said auxiliary output shaft (46), drivingly connected to said main transmission section, said output gear fixed to said output shaft, said three position friction clutch in said first position coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft by connecting auxiliary section output gear 44 to the input shaft at said first speed ratio and in said second position coupling said input shaft to said input gear which transmits power through said first countershaft gear, said countershaft and second countershaft gear to said auxiliary section output gear and output shaft at said second speed ratio.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 3 wherein said auxiliary section has an input gear (30) an auxiliary section countershaft (34) assembly having rotationally fixed thereto a first countershaft gear (32) meshed with said input gear and a second countershaft gear (42) meshed with an auxiliary section output gear (44) connected to said auxiliary output shaft (46), drivingly connected to said main transmission section, said output gear fixed to said output shaft, said three position friction clutch in said first position coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft by connecting auxiliary section output gear 44 to the input shaft at said first speed ratio and in said second position coupling said input shaft to said input gear which transmits power through said first countershaft gear, said countershaft and second countershaft gear to said auxiliary section output gear and output shaft at said second speed ratio.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 4 wherein said auxiliary section has an input gear (30) an auxiliary section countershaft (34) assembly having rotationally fixed thereto a first countershaft gear (32) meshed with said input gear and a second countershaft gear (42) meshed with an auxiliary section output gear (44), connected to said auxiliary output shaft (46), drivingly connected to said main transmission section, said output gear fixed to said output shaft, said three position friction clutch in said first position coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft by connecting auxiliary section output gear 44 to the input shaft at said first speed ratio and in said second position coupling said input shaft to said input gear which transmits power through said first countershaft gear, said countershaft and second countershaft gear to said auxiliary section output gear and output shaft at said second speed ratio.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
147 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 5 wherein said auxiliary section has an input gear (30) an auxiliary section countershaft (34) assembly having rotationally fixed thereto a first countershaft gear (32) meshed with said input gear and a second countershaft gear (42) meshed with auxiliary section output gear (44), connected to said auxiliary output shaft (46), drivingly connected to said main transmission section, said output gear fixed to said output shaft, said three position friction clutch in said first position coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft by connecting auxiliary section output gear 44 to the input shaft at said first speed ratio and in said second position coupling said input shaft to said input gear which transmits power through said first countershaft gear, said countershaft and second countershaft gear to said auxiliary section output gear and output shaft at said second speed ratio.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 2 wherein said transmission is a splitter type transmission.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 3 wherein the main transmission section is a synchronized transmission section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 7 wherein the main transmission section is a synchronized transmission section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The input auxiliary transmission section of claim 2 wherein said friction clutch is a liquid cooled clutch.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 13 where said friction clutch utilizes friction material comprising of pyrolytic carbon.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
195 words
An input auxiliary transmission system (18) for a compound vehicular transmission (14) system comprising an auxiliary transmission section connected in series between a vehicular prime mover (12) and a change gear mechanical main transmission section (20), said auxiliary section characterized by: an input shaft non-disengagably mechanically drivingly connected to said vehicular prime mover (12), an input gear (30) independently rotatable of said input shaft, an auxiliary section countershaft (34) assembly having rotationally fixed thereto a first countershaft gear (32) meshed with said input gear and a second countershaft gear (42) meshed with an auxiliary section output gear (44), an auxiliary output shaft (46) drivingly connected to said main transmission section, and said output gear rotationally fixed to said output shaft, and a three position friction clutch (50) having a first position for coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft, a second position for coupling the said input gear to said input shaft and said auxiliary output shaft and a third position allowing independent rotation of said auxiliary output shaft and said input shaft; and a selectively engagable and disengagable disconnect coupling (66) drivingly interposed between said friction clutch and the main transmission section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
195 words
An input auxiliary transmission system (18) for a compound vehicular transmission (14) system comprising an auxiliary transmission section connected in series between a vehicular prime mover (12) and a change gear mechanical main transmission section (20), said auxiliary section characterized by: an input shaft non-disengagably mechanically drivingly connected to said vehicular prime mover (12), an input gear (30) independently rotatable of said input shaft, an auxiliary section countershaft (34) assembly having rotationally fixed thereto a first countershaft gear (32) meshed with said input gear and a second countershaft gear (42) meshed with an auxiliary section output gear (44), an auxiliary output shaft (46) drivingly connected to said main transmission section, and said output gear rotationally fixed to said output shaft, and a three position friction clutch (50) having a first position for coupling said auxiliary output shaft to said input shaft, a second position for coupling the said input gear to said input shaft and said auxiliary output shaft and a third position allowing independent rotation of said auxiliary output shaft and said input shaft; and a selectively engagable and disengagable disconnect coupling (66) drivingly interposed between said friction clutch and the main transmission section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 15 wherein said disconnect coupling (66) comprises a positive jaw clutch member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The input auxiliary transmission system of claim 16 wherein said transmission is a splitter type transmission.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 17 wherein the main transmission section is a synchronized transmission section.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The input auxiliary transmission section of claim 16 wherein said friction clutch is a liquid cooled clutch.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The input auxiliary section of claim 19 with said friction clutch utilizes friction material comprising of pyrolytic carbon.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
95 words
The auxiliary section of claim 17 where said friction clutch comprises a first clutch disc pack engaged in said first clutch position and a second clutch disc pack engaged in said second clutch position, said transmission systems including means for sensing operator selection of a desired input auxiliary section ratio to determine which of said first and second clutch disc pack is to be selectively engaged and disengaged and for sensing the operator's positioning of a manual clutch pedal to determine the amount of engagement of the selected clutch pack to be engaged and disengaged.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-11-27 | 1993-05-29 | 1993-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-27 | 1997-05-29 | 1997-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-27 | 2001-05-29 | 2001-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |