Patent ID: 6533693
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B60K,F16H,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
A transfer case for use in a motor vehicle having an engine and first and second drivelines, comprising:an input member adapted to be driven by the engine; a first output member adapted for connection to the first driveline; a second output member adapted for connection to the second driveline; an input clutch operable in an engaged mode to couple said first output member for rotation with said input member and in a released mode to uncouple said first output member from said input member; a gearset coupled to said first output member; an electric motor for selectively driving said gearset; an input brake operable in a released mode to permit rotation of said input member and in an engaged mode to brake said input member against rotation; and a control system for controlling actuation of said input clutch, said input brake and said electric motor.