A shifting device for a clutchA shifting device for a positively engaging clutch having complementary first and second positively engaging coupling elements includes a housing (1) and an actuator rod (2) which is axially movable w…DRIVE·Oct 7·2 min readFollowB60K23/04TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
A planetary gear hub assemblyA planetary gear hub assembly (1) comprising a housing (2) with a planetary sun gear (3) rotabably mounted in the housing (2). The planetary sun gear (3) meshes with a set of planet gears (4) which al…DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min readFollowB60K17/046TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
A vehicle drivelineDrive from an engine and associated transmission gearbox is delivered by a propeller shaft to an integrated transfer box and through-drive primary axle unit (4). The primary axle unit (4) transmits dr…DRIVE·Oct 20·2 min readFollowB60K17/344TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
A lightweight resilient wheelA lightweight wheel (1) is constructed of titanium or a composite material such as carbon fibre reinforced nylon material. The wheel has a central hub (3) and a circular rim (2) which are interconnect…DRIVE·Jan 7·1 min readFollowB60B9/26TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
A trailing arm suspension assemblyA suspension assembly has a pair of suspension arms, namely a forward suspension arm (2) and a rear suspension arm (3). Each suspension arm is pivotally mounted on a housing (4) containing spring mean…DRIVE·Dec 3·1 min readFollowB60G11/28TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
A vehicle drivelineA vehicle driveline for a multi-axle vehicle includes a through drive axle unit (9) which is a close-coupled assembly comprising a torque transfer mechanism with an associated differential unit (92) a…DRIVE·Aug 14·1 min readFollowB60K17/344TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
Hydro-pneumatic suspension systemA suspension system for a vehicle has an upper control arm (3) and an associated lower control arm (4) for mounting a wheel on the vehicle body (6). A hydro-pneumatic spring (2) is connected between o…DRIVE·Aug 14·1 min readFollowB60G11/56TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]
A vehicle suspension systemAn independent suspension system (20) for a vehicle has at each side of an axle of the vehicle upper (2) and lower (3) control arms each connected by articulating joints (5, 6, 7, 8) between a vehicle…DRIVE·Aug 14·1 min readFollowB60G11/14TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS LTD [IE]