Power transmission system for a four-wheel drive
US4805718A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power transmission system for a four-wheel drive vehicle has front and rear wheel driving power transmission systems for transmitting the output of a transmission. A forward overrunning clutch and a reverse overrunning clutch are provided in one of the power transmission systems. One of the overrunning clutches can be selected in accordance with the operation of a driver of the vehicle. The overrunning clutch operates to transmit the power to corresponding wheels and to allow the selected wheels to rotate faster than the other wheels. A locking device is provided for locking both overrunning clutches.
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