Dana Corporation

David A Dennis

Sergei F Kolomeitsev

A vehicle control device is provided that is capable of functioning as a transmission synchronizer, an electromagnetic clutch, a starter for an engine, and a generator. The device includes a first member having a plurality of inwardly extending poles and a plurality of coils that are wound upon the poles. The first member is connected to an engine output shaft for rotation therewith. The device also includes a second member that is disposed within the first member. The second member is connected to a transmission input shaft for rotation therewith. Finally, the device includes means for energizing the coils of the first member to control the operation of the control device. By controlling the energization of the coils and the relative motion of the first and second members, the control device can be used as a transmission synchronizer, a clutch, a starter for the vehicle's engine, and a generator for the vehicle's battery.

Master synchronizer motor

An adapter for facilitating the use of a device, such as an inclinometer, to measure the angular inclination of components in a vehicular drive train system is disclosed. The adapter includes a rectangular bracket having a flat upper surface and a lower surface. The bracket includes first and second legs extending from the lower surface and terminating in respective flat end surfaces. The end surfaces define a plane which is precisely parallel to the flat upper surface of the bracket. The inclinometer may be mounted in one of two different orientations on the flat upper surface of the bracket. The legs are spaced apart a predetermined distance to allow the end surfaces to engage flats machined on the surface of a full round end yoke of a universal joint without interference from the end flange portion of the bearing cap.

Adapter for facilitating measurements of vehicle drive train components

An adapter for facilitating the use of a device, such as an inclinometer, for measuring the angular inclination of components in a vehicular drive train system is disclosed. The adapter includes an L-shaped bracket having a generally cylindrical head portion secured thereto. The bracket includes long and short legs, each of which are defined by parallel surfaces. The parallel surfaces of the long leg are perpendicular to the parallel surfaces of the short leg. The inclinometer may be mounted in any one of several different orientations on either of the surfaces of the long leg. The head portion has a closed end, which is secured to the bracket, and an opened, which is adapted to engage an end surface of a universal joint bearing cap. The opened end has a plurality of slots formed therein which define axial extensions. The extensions permit the adaptor to be used when the universal joint is mounted in a half round end yoke having integral end lugs.

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Maumee, OH, United States of America

David A Dennis