Patent ID: 9073602
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: B62M

Abstract:
1. A gear assembly comprising: a first shaft; a clutch assembly comprising first and second clutch surfaces mounted on the first shaft such that the first and second clutch surfaces rotate with rotation of the first shaft, wherein the clutch assembly is movable between forward, neutral, and reverse positions; a forward drive gear rotatably mounted to the first shaft such that the forward drive gear is rotatable independently of the first shaft, wherein the forward drive gear comprises a first clutch engaging surface that engages the first clutch surface when the clutch assembly is in the forward position; a reverse drive gear rotatably mounted to the first shaft such that the reverse drive gear is rotatable independently of the first shaft, wherein the reverse drive gear comprises a second clutch engaging surface that engages the second clutch surface when the clutch assembly is in the reverse position; and a transfer gear assembly comprising: