The transmission is a unit that transmits drive force from the engine to the driveshaft, etc.
Generally, transmissions consist of a torque converter, gear mechanism to change speed and direction (forward and backwards), and a hydraulic or electronic control unit to control the gear mechanism. JTEKT provides various bearings and oil seals to suit the specific features of individual drivetrains.
In recent years, a demand has emerged to respond to global needs, including extremely cold regions, and achieve better fuel efficiency, weight and size reduction assuming use in the ultra-low temperature of minus 40°C.
Bearing used inside the transmission; long life even under high-speed operation is needed.
A small torque is realized through reduction of friction resistance at high-speed operation between components of the bearing.
This bearing is used in automatic transmission mechanisms and CVT forward/backwards switching mechanisms used in planetary gear mechanisms. While a large centrifugal force is generated in the planetary gear during high-speed operation, extended service life and small torque are realized through adoption of a special heat treatment shaft, a high-strength cage and rollers.
Torque loss is substantially reduced through reduction of the lubricant agitation resistance and optimization of bearing characteristics.
Various oil seals are used in the driveline to assist smooth bearing operation.